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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 topic appears in the last few chapters of On War?
(a) The use of limited aims in war.
(b) Information gathering.
(c) The use of large cavalry groups.
(d) The use of artillery techniques.

2. What is required to achieve the destruction of the enemy according to Clausewitz in Book 6, Chapter 1?
(a) Deception.
(b) Good diplomacy.
(c) A large army.
(d) Battles.

3. When does no side get attacked, but still spend resources toward the war effort according to Clausewitz?
(a) When all sides are fearful.
(b) When all sides attack an undefended province of the enemy.
(c) When all sides are in defensive mode.
(d) When all sides move their troops.

4. Why does Clausewitz says the attacking force loses strength as it goes deeper into enemy territory?
(a) Loss of soldiers.
(b) Hatred from the enemy's population
(c) Separation in resources and delays in getting reinforcements.
(d) Loss of morale.

5. What is more important than acquiring territory according to Clausewitz?
(a) Aquiring new technology.
(b) Spend as little money on war as possible.
(c) Aquiring resources.
(d) Retention of territory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz compare countries who send soldiers to help allies to?

2. How is the majority of time in war spent according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz say about the use of the forces available in Book 3, Chapter 2?

4. What is the French definition of an invasion according to Clausewitz?

5. What relationship does Clausewitz emphasize in Book 6, Chapter 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What does Clausewitz say about position and waiting?

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

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