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 does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?
(a) They are more cruel and destructive.
(b) They are the same.
(c) They are less cruel and destructive.
(d) They are more pretty because of the uniforms.

2. What types of soldiers does Clausewitz say tend to lose heart when they encounter combat?
(a) Poorly trained soldiers.
(b) Young officers.
(c) The inexperienced and followers.
(d) Married soldiers and the sick.

3. What are the two types of courage mentioned by Clausewitz?
(a) Courage to retreat and courage to sacrifice more than necessary
(b) Courage to put one self before anyone else and courage to hold on to ones position when incompetent.
(c) Courage of taking responsibility and personal courage.
(d) Courage of taking responsibility and courage to send underlings to battle

4. What clouds a soldier's objectivity concerning war according to Clausewitz?
(a) How much money he made during the war.
(b) How much he has been worn down by war.
(c) His country of origin.
(d) If he his still active.

5. What is precious to an army according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) Experienced soldiers.
(b) Good education.
(c) Good physical health.
(d) Young, fit officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the first war theorists only consider what could be mathematically calculated when they created the first war theory according to Clausewitz?

2. What was formerly a synonym of the "art of war" in Book 2, Chapter 4?

3. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?

4. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?

5. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?

(see the answer key)

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