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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 does Clausewitz compare the old "art of war" to to conclude its uselessness?
(a) Cow breeding and cultivation.
(b) Arrow making and archery.
(c) Sword building and fencing.
(d) Cultivation and eating.

2. How were the first attempts at theorizing war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Complicated.
(b) Difficult to understand.
(c) Simplistic.
(d) Not applicable.

3. What does discernment help superior officers do with the information gathered according to Clausewitz?
(a) Learn from the enemy's mistakes regarding how to prevent information leaks.
(b) Choose how to bribe enemy soldiers.
(c) Pick good intelligence officers.
(d) Eliminate error.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destroying the enemy?"

4. What does Clausewitz say armies were like after the advent of tactics?

5. What does Clausewitz say was setup as a final arbiter of war in the former theory of the "art of war"?

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