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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 general rule does Clausewitz give concerning defense and attack?
(a) General should adapt to the situation.
(b) Generals ususally prefer attacks.
(c) Attack is superior.
(d) A particular general will be good at one or the other.

2. What is pivotal to successful offensive aims according to Clausewitz?
(a) Physical and moral superiority.
(b) Good communication.
(c) Speed.
(d) Large number of firearms.

3. What does Clausewitz say is happening to Imperial expansion?
(a) It is becoming too expensive.
(b) It is losing favor.
(c) It is doubling in intensity.
(d) Russia is entering the race for colonies.

4. What do nations usually focus on according to Clausewitz?
(a) Its own interests.
(b) Land acquisition.
(c) Creation of a large army.
(d) Accumulation of riches.

5. What does Clausewitz suggest be done with territories not immediately adjacent to one's country?
(a) Release them come winter.
(b) Annex them.
(c) Burn everything down.
(d) Hold on to them no matter what.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is, in a large part, intuitive according to Clausewitz?

2. What does Clausewitz say will determine the character of the war?

3. What does Clausewitz say would be the message sent by an army taking a castle, burning the fields, dispersing the livestock and then retreating?

4. According to Clausewitz, what support is less important than government and soldier support during actual military operations?

5. Why would an ally stop its help according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is war according to Clausewitz?

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

4. What does Clausewitz say about position and waiting?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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