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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 does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?
(a) They are equally important.
(b) Strength is more important.
(c) Ability to face friction is more important.
(d) They are unimportant.

2. What is pivotal to successful offensive aims according to Clausewitz?
(a) Large number of firearms.
(b) Good communication.
(c) Physical and moral superiority.
(d) Speed.

3. What is the top priority of each side during a battle according to Clausewitz?
(a) To hold the line whatever happens.
(b) To preserve own's fighting force.
(c) To break the enemy's morale.
(d) To destroy the enemy.

4. Who does Clausewitz say fares best at war with the consequences of friction?
(a) People who are not smart enough to realize the problem.
(b) People with an iron will.
(c) People who don't care.
(d) People who are smart enough to foresee the friction.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?

2. What does Clausewitz say has a profound effect on methods used in war?

3. Why were the rules created according to Clausewitz?

4. Who were the rules created for according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz say dictates how much control an official must maintain over others?

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