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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, On Strategy in General : Chapter 1, Strategy, Morality & Military Virtues.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) They didn't care about war.
(b) They wanted to reach a set of sure and positive conclusion.
(c) They were mathematicians.
(d) They wanted the theory to be easily taught.

2. What does Clausewitz tell the reader is better than reading and learning about war strategy from books?
(a) Experience.
(b) Learning under a good commander.
(c) Learning abroad.
(d) Luck.

3. What does Clausewitz say must determine the amount of efforts and resources put in a war?
(a) The goal of the war.
(b) The will of the generals.
(c) The size of the country.
(d) The country economical power.

4. What does Clausewitz say about the teaching of war strategy?
(a) It cannot be taught using old examples.
(b) A good war college is essential.
(c) Books by generals are best to teach it.
(d) Only he can teach it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the foremost prominent factor in war according to Clausewitz?

2. How were the first attempts at theorizing war according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz think of the location where the war plans are drawn?

4. What theory does Clausewitz think many people have difficulty with?

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

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