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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. What definition of war does Clausewitz give?
(a) A way for nations to settle trivial disputes.
(b) An act of weakness because diplomacy didn't succeed.
(c) A way for the military powerful to grab resources from their neighboring country.
(d) An act of force to compel our enemy to do our will.

2. What are high ranking officers usually not, according to Clausewitz?
(a) Geniuses.
(b) Good learners.
(c) Scholarly personnel.
(d) Smart people.

3. How is Book 7 "On Attack" seen by Clausewitz?
(a) A conclusion.
(b) The counter part of Book 6, "On Defense."
(c) An independent book in the series.
(d) The introduction to Book 8, "War-Plans."

4. What does Clausewitz say about the teaching of war strategy?
(a) It cannot be taught using old examples.
(b) A good war college is essential.
(c) Books by generals are best to teach it.
(d) Only he can teach it.

5. How were the first attempts at theorizing war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Simplistic.
(b) Complicated.
(c) Difficult to understand.
(d) Not applicable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the top commanders more prone to suffer from according to Clausewitz?

2. What does Clausewitz compare the old "art of war" to to conclude its uselessness?

3. What does Clausewitz say was setup as a final arbiter of war in the former theory of the "art of war"?

4. Where should strategic plans be made according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz say about people and their methods of drawing conclusions?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Clausewitz, what needs to be subdued to win a war?

2. What didn't the invention of gun powder, advances in fire arms and the advance of civilization alter, according to Clausewitz?

3. Why does Clausewitz think that the result of war is never final?

4. How does Clausewitz calculate the power of resistance of the enemy?

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

6. What human weakness does Clausewitz associate with poor information handling?

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

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

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

10. When do the hostilities end according to Clausewitz?

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