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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 3, Physical Effort, Intelligence & Friction in War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion does Clausewitz say should be used to make the enemy doubt the outcome of a war?
(a) Overconfidence.
(b) Cowardliness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Greed.

2. What does Clausewitz mean by "Destroying the enemy?"
(a) Destroying the enemy's reputation.
(b) Capturing the commanding officers of the enemy.
(c) Put the enemy's forces in a condition so they can no longer fight.
(d) Physically destroying all of the enemies forces.

3. What does Clausewitz says is the minimum objective that a fighting army can choose?
(a) Cut the enemy's supply route.
(b) Take the enemy's capital.
(c) Destroy the enemy's army.
(d) Self defense.

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

5. What definition does Clausewitz give of wearing down the enemy?
(a) Gradual exhaustion of physical and moral resistance.
(b) Gradual exhaustion of horses.
(c) Gradual exhaustion of ammunition.
(d) Gradual exhaustion of commanding officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Clausewitz think great leaders were always right?

2. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?

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

4. What are the two sure ways to defeat an enemy according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz say must determine the amount of efforts and resources put in a war?

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