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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 possibility does a good defensive position offer the general in charge according to Clausewitz?
(a) To launch a powerful offensive.
(b) To retreat quickly.
(c) To rest the troops.
(d) To wait for the enemy indefinitely.

2. How does Clausewitz call the advantage a defense army has over an offensive army?
(a) Too great to overcome.
(b) The defense has no advantage.
(c) Insignificant.
(d) Home court.

3. According to Clausewitz, what does the power of the attack and the defense do over time?
(a) Balance themselves.
(b) Declines.
(c) Grows.
(d) Stays the same.

4. What is better than wasting or leaving forces idle according to Clausewitz?
(a) Sending them home.
(b) Misusing them.
(c) Using them properly.
(d) Using them in a flank attack.

5. When is initiative more helpful according to Clausewitz?
(a) In strategy.
(b) In tactic.
(c) In attack.
(d) In defense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Russian front famous for according to Clausewitz?

2. What is suspension of action in war usually a sign of according to Clausewitz?

3. How can one determine the policies of a specific country at war according to Clausewitz?

4. What are the defensive lines of thinking concerned about according to Clausewitz?

5. What effect can physical violence have on troops if they don't understand why violence should be used according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the Jews, in the example given by Clausewitz to illustrate his vision on holding terrain, not form a strong country?

2. What does Clausewitz' personal experiences teach him concerning war?

3. According to Clausewitz, what is the majority of time spent on during war?

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

5. What building does Clausewitz say is particularly important in military campaigns?

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

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

8. What does Clausewitz say is necessary for the destruction of the enemy?

9. What is the focus of every nation according to Clausewitz?

10. What is war according to Clausewitz?

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