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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. How can one determine the policies of a specific country at war according to Clausewitz?
(a) By attending a political rally.
(b) By knowing the local politician.
(c) By its war plans.
(d) By capturing a commanding officer.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Clausewitz characterize harboring reserve troops when they should be used to their fullest?

3. What should follow the attack on a well maintained defensive position according to Clausewitz?

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

5. What does Clausewitz say the best soldiers, national leaders and generals have in common?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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' experience teach him concerning the use of tactics by high ranking officers?

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

7. What use of a small force does Clausewitz talk about in the book 8?

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

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

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

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