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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 1, Various Aspects of Attack.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the top commanders more prone to suffer from according to Clausewitz?
(a) Doubt.
(b) Incompetence.
(c) Fear.
(d) Overconfidence.

2. Why were the rules created according to Clausewitz?
(a) To prevent the military from taking power.
(b) To provide guidance on how to behave and act.
(c) To prevent soldiers from revolting.
(d) To prevent civilians from interfering with war plans.

3. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?
(a) As an eye opening experience.
(b) As being plunged in darkness.
(c) As the first step toward real manhood.
(d) As a good life lesson.

4. What controls the strategist according to Clausewitz?
(a) The rules of engagement.
(b) The generals.
(c) The civilian powers.
(d) Duty to the troops and to the objectives.

5. What does Clausewitz says of the people that can deal with friction?
(a) Scholars are usually among them.
(b) They will show up when they are needed.
(c) Military genius.
(d) They are very rare.

Short Answer Questions

1. What qualities does Clausewitz describe as imperative for a commander?

2. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?

3. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?

4. What adds to the challenges of the execution of a battle plan according to Clausewitz?

5. What brings value to a strategy according to Clausewitz?

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