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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 2, Without a Decision, Invasion, Victory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is never final in war according to Clausewitz?
(a) Countries.
(b) Armies.
(c) Battles.
(d) Results.

2. When does no side get attacked, but still spend resources toward the war effort according to Clausewitz?
(a) When all sides attack an undefended province of the enemy.
(b) When all sides move their troops.
(c) When all sides are fearful.
(d) When all sides are in defensive mode.

3. How does Clausewitz describe the inexperienced soldier's first encounter with war?
(a) As an eye opening experience.
(b) As the first step toward real manhood.
(c) As being plunged in darkness.
(d) As a good life lesson.

4. What did previous theorists exclude from the rules according to Clausewitz?
(a) Government.
(b) Genius.
(c) Countries.
(d) Army size.

5. What does Clausewitz say can be challenging to do during a particular campaign?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Wait.
(c) Defend.
(d) Attack.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is war NOT, according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz say about the teaching of war strategy?

4. When does Clausewitz say "true" war first appeared?

5. What does Clausewitz say influences the answers provided by men about the war?

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