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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 does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?
(a) They are the same.
(b) They are less cruel and destructive.
(c) They are more pretty because of the uniforms.
(d) They are more cruel and destructive.

2. What is strategy according to Clausewitz in Book 3, Chapter 1?
(a) The supply line safety.
(b) The use of engagements.
(c) The thinking prior to battle.
(d) The setting up of the army.

3. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?
(a) Over confidence.
(b) The fog of war.
(c) Bad terrain.
(d) Fear.

4. What are the top commanders more prone to suffer from according to Clausewitz?
(a) Incompetence.
(b) Overconfidence.
(c) Doubt.
(d) Fear.

5. According to Clausewitz, why should events be studied one by one and in great detail?
(a) Because there are not a lot of elements to study.
(b) Because Napoleon's style was unique.
(c) Because it is easier to read.
(d) Because one cannot draw conclusions from an even smaller number of cases.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do men fight each other according to Clausewitz?

2. What does discernment help superior officers do with the information gathered according to Clausewitz?

3. What adds to the challenges of the execution of a battle plan according to Clausewitz?

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

5. What does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Clausewitz says about great commanders?

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

5. What is strategy, according to Clausewitz?

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

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

8. What is the difference between strategy and tactics according to Clausewitz?

9. What does Clausewitz think of the current theory on war?

10. Why does Clausewitz think it is impossible for every soldier to have a degree of military genius?

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