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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. Why would an ally stop its help according to Clausewitz?
(a) If the enemy bribes them.
(b) If other allies need their help.
(c) If the needs of the ally country is too great for them to fulfill.
(d) If the enemy invades.

2. What does Clausewitz say about the use of the forces available in Book 3, Chapter 2?
(a) It must be concentrated.
(b) It must be mobile.
(c) It must be used in small group.
(d) It must be used on a wide front.

3. What is suspension of action in war usually a sign of according to Clausewitz?
(a) Troop movement.
(b) Negotiation.
(c) Peace.
(d) Troop buildup.

4. What is, in a large part, intuitive according to Clausewitz?
(a) Joining another army.
(b) Fear and self-preservation.
(c) Courage.
(d) Effective military leadership.

5. What are the defensive lines of thinking concerned about according to Clausewitz?
(a) Attack.
(b) Fortification.
(c) Troop placement.
(d) Attack and counter attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What general rule does Clausewitz give concerning defense and attack?

2. When does no side get attacked, but still spend resources toward the war effort according to Clausewitz?

3. What part of the population does Clausewitz say have self sacrifice implanted in their psyche?

4. What does Clausewitz say can be challenging to do during a particular campaign?

5. What building does Clausewitz says is highly desirable for an army to have during the first half of the 19th century?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say about position and waiting?

2. What does Clausewitz claim is not sought during military campaign?

3. What is the theatre of operation according to Clausewitz?

4. What does Clausewitz' experience teach him concerning the use of tactics by high ranking officers?

5. Why does Clausewitz say that there is a special relationship between attack and defense?

6. In what country did Clausewitz serve in the military?

7. What does Clausewitz says tempers his own view on the superiority of defense?

8. Who does Clausewitz argue are more prone to self-sacrifice?

9. What does Clausewitz say about holding on to conquered terrain?

10. What does Clausewitz say about the priorities in war?

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