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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 does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) As a one time event that politicians cannot control.
(b) As a necessity for the economy.
(c) As a way for generals to fight boredom.
(d) As a continuation of policy by other means.

2. What does Clausewitz say about people and their methods of drawing conclusions?
(a) They draw good conclusions if they are smart.
(b) They draw conclusions without sufficient information.
(c) Political leaders should not draw conclusions.
(d) Only military generals should draw conclusions on military. matters

3. 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.

4. How does Clausewitz qualify the task of creating a scientific theory for the conduct of war?
(a) Difficult.
(b) Easy.
(c) Impossible.
(d) Annoying.

5. How many activities does Clausewitz say strategic methods consist of?
(a) 2 activities.
(b) 3 activities.
(c) 6 activities.
(d) 5 activities.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the first attempts at theorizing war according to Clausewitz?

2. What does Clausewitz say is the one consideration that can postpone war between two parties that are ready for it?

3. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?

4. How does Clausewitz sees the first 6 books he wrote in his notes?

5. What does Clausewitz say of the majority of intelligence information?

Short Essay Questions

1. What type of men are best at dealing with friction according to Clausewitz and how are they found?

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

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

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

5. What does Clausewitz says about great commanders?

6. What does Clausewitz think of the time spent on the acquisition of knowledge?

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

8. What is friction according to Clausewitz?

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

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

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