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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 5, Method & Routine, Critical Analysis, Historical Examples.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tends to exacerbate falsehood according to Clausewitz?
(a) Overconfidence.
(b) Bad intelligence officers.
(c) Fear.
(d) Low self esteem.

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

3. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?
(a) Fear.
(b) Bad terrain.
(c) The fog of war.
(d) Over confidence.

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

5. How does Clausewitz sees war in Book 1, Chapter 1?
(a) As a one time event that politicians cannot control.
(b) As a way for generals to fight boredom.
(c) As a continuation of policy by other means.
(d) As a necessity for the economy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Clausewitz define the nature of war at the beginning of Book 1, Chapter 2?

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

4. What does Clausewitz tell the reader about his view on formal education?

5. What does Clausewitz claim as a vital component of critical analysis?

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