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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, On The Theory of War : Chapter 4, Art & Science of War: Classifications.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was formerly a synonym of the "art of war" in Book 2, Chapter 4?
(a) Science of war.
(b) Knowledge of war.
(c) Hard work.
(d) Chance.

2. What factor does Clausewitz say was considered the only one that could be calculated according to the first author trying to theorize war?
(a) Training of generals.
(b) Assault on fortified positions.
(c) The execution of war.
(d) The preparation of war.

3. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?
(a) The second requirement.
(b) Unnecessary if he follows orders.
(c) Something that makes no difference.
(d) The first requirement.

4. What is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?
(a) A long succession of battles.
(b) A short single blow.
(c) A succession of single blows with short periods of peace times.
(d) A single long battle.

5. According to Clausewitz, what cannot be ignored in war?
(a) The walking speed of the army.
(b) The canon's maker.
(c) Moral values.
(d) The breed of the horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?

2. What theory does Clausewitz think many people have difficulty with?

3. For Clausewitz, when should defeating the enemy not be the aim of a war?

4. What faulty concept did theorists try to condense previous theories in according to Clausewitz?

5. What was the "art of war" about according to Clausewitz?

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