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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. How long does Clausewitz say it would take a man to compile a proper survey of history?
(a) 50 years.
(b) A lifetime.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 3 years.

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

3. What type of operations does Clausewitz say can help in the outcome of war?
(a) Operations to try to capture the capital city of the enemy.
(b) Operations to try to destroy the enemy's army.
(c) Operations to try to occupy more land.
(d) Operations of political significance.

4. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?
(a) As an eye opening experience.
(b) As being plunged in darkness.
(c) As a good life lesson.
(d) As the first step toward real manhood.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?

2. What does Clausewitz tell the reader about his view on formal education?

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

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

5. What are the two types of courage mentioned by Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Clausewitz say of the analysis of several battles at the same time?

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

4. What does Clausewitz say about geniuses and rules?

5. What does Clausewitz thinks of the relative strength of attack and defense?

6. When do the hostilities end according to Clausewitz?

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

8. What does Clausewitz think of the influence of army numbers in war?

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

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

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