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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Clausewitz say fares best at war with the consequences of friction?
(a) People with an iron will.
(b) People who are smart enough to foresee the friction.
(c) People who are not smart enough to realize the problem.
(d) People who don't care.

2. What led to the need for a theory on the "art of war," according to Clausewtiz?
(a) Reflections on the events of war.
(b) The need to sell more books.
(c) The creation of war colleges.
(d) The need to train more efficient Generals.

3. According to Clausewitz, what cannot be ignored in war?
(a) The walking speed of the army.
(b) The canon's maker.
(c) The breed of the horses.
(d) Moral values.

4. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?
(a) It always brings victory.
(b) It is a sign of genius.
(c) It is necessary.
(d) It is a fault of character.

5. What does Clausewitz think of genius and established rules?
(a) Genius expands the rules.
(b) Genius makes the rules.
(c) Genius can override rules.
(d) Genius follows rules to the letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. For Clausewitz, when should defeating the enemy not be the aim of a war?

2. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?

3. What emotion does Clausewitz say should be used to make the enemy doubt the outcome of a war?

4. What does Clausewitz say about the teaching of war strategy?

5. What was the "art of war" about according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Clausewitz, what was initially considered the art of war by the first war theorists?

2. What are the three separate activities necessary for warfare according to Clausewitz?

3. What virtue does Clausewitz think are most imperative to a commander?

4. What does Clausewitz says about great commanders?

5. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destruction of the enemy's forces"?

6. What does Clausewitz think can bolster morale and cohesion in an army?

7. Why does Clausewitz believe that the wars between civilized countries are less cruel and destructive than between savages?

8. What do officers have to cultivate and why according to Clausewitz?

9. What must the strategist in charge of a war do according to Clausewitz?

10. What are novices of war surprised to discover concerning tactics and strategy?

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