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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 terrain does Clausewitz say might allow for a different type of use than the one he advocates?
(a) River bound.
(b) Swamp.
(c) Mountain.
(d) Flat.

2. What relationship does Clausewitz emphasize in Book 6, Chapter 2?
(a) War and peace.
(b) War and politics.
(c) Diplomacy and army size.
(d) Attack and defense.

3. What does Clausewitz say defensive attitudes and position are for?
(a) For poorly equipped countries.
(b) For weak armies.
(c) Self preservation.
(d) To provide a base for future attacks.

4. Who is Clausewitz' favorite enemy General?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Frederick the Great.
(c) Caesar.
(d) Leopold.

5. How does Clausewitz characterize harboring reserve troops when they should be used to their fullest?
(a) The mark of a genius.
(b) Good judgement.
(c) Counter productive.
(d) Unimaginable.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can attack and defense be transformed into according to Clausewitz?

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

3. What is required to achieve the destruction of the enemy according to Clausewitz in Book 6, Chapter 1?

4. What does Clausewitz suggest be done with territories not immediately adjacent to one's country?

5. What does Clausewitz call the "Spirit"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Clausewitz think of the concentration of forces?

6. Why should one always keep a reserve according to Clausewitz?

7. What does Clausewitz say of the attack strength?

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

9. What does Clausewitz say war often comes down to?

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

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