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

2. What was the "art of war" about according to Clausewitz?
(a) Establishment of an army.
(b) Defeating your enemy in one blow.
(c) Strategic mastery.
(d) Tactical mastery.

3. What does Clausewitz say can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?
(a) Trust.
(b) Good weapons.
(c) Good self esteem.
(d) Money.

4. What was formerly a synonym of the "art of war" in Book 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Knowledge of war.
(b) Chance.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Science of war.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?

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

4. According to Clausewitz, what matters when a general makes adjustments to the war plan?

5. What does Clausewitz say dictates how much control an official must maintain over others?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is strategy, according to Clausewitz?

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

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

4. When do the hostilities end according to Clausewitz?

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

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

7. What does Clausewitz say about war strategy education?

8. What is friction according to Clausewitz?

9. What does Clausewitz say about routine?

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

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