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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. Who said that the commander in chief of an army must resolve problems like great mathematicians, such as Newton and Euler?
(a) Charles XII.
(b) Clausewitz.
(c) Frederick the Great.
(d) Napoleon.

2. What is the aim of disarming the enemy according to Clausewitz?
(a) To win the battle.
(b) To clear the way for an invasion.
(c) To eliminate the threat of the enemy.
(d) To force the enemy to rebuild his forces.

3. Why don't civilized nations execute their prisoners according to Clausewitz?
(a) They do not want to waste bullets.
(b) They do not have time to take prisoners.
(c) It is against the Geneva Convention.
(d) Intelligence plays a higher part in warfare.

4. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?
(a) Commanding officers are paramount to any army.
(b) Engagement is the only effective means of war.
(c) Engagement is a sign of a weak commander.
(d) Cavalry cannot be defeated.

5. How does Clausewitz qualify the task of creating a scientific theory for the conduct of war?
(a) Impossible.
(b) Easy.
(c) Annoying.
(d) Difficult.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the first attempts at theorizing war according to Clausewitz?

2. What was not considered a suitable subject for theory in the former "art of war" according to Clausewitz?

3. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?

4. What do allies do concerning weaknesses according to Clausewitz?

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

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