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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 definition does Clausewitz give for "friction"?
(a) Anything bizarre making things difficult.
(b) Small battles.
(c) Foreigners among the ranks.
(d) Soldier mental breakdown.

2. What situation does Clausewitz envision being the only one where one can completely destroy the army of the enemy?
(a) When the enemy is too slow to retreat.
(b) When the enemy goals are high enough to allow it.
(c) When the enemy has a small army.
(d) When the enemy's general is incompetent.

3. According to Clausewitz, what is decision outside the realm of strategy?
(a) Luck.
(b) Casual force.
(c) Tactical mastery.
(d) Diplomacy.

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

5. What does Clausewitz tell the reader is better than reading and learning about war strategy from books?
(a) Experience.
(b) Learning abroad.
(c) Luck.
(d) Learning under a good commander.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz think of the location where the war plans are drawn?

2. Where should strategic plans be made according to Clausewitz?

3. What type of engagement does Clausewitz say has a superior value?

4. What does Clausewitz say can alleviate fear in an army and improve performances?

5. According to Clausewitz, what does the power of the attack and the defense do over time?

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