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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Book 6: Defence : Chapter 1, Attack & Defence, The People in Arms.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say armies were like after the advent of tactics?
(a) Automata.
(b) Effective fighting forces.
(c) Sending one wave after the other.
(d) Barely effective.

2. Why were the rules created according to Clausewitz?
(a) To provide guidance on how to behave and act.
(b) To prevent civilians from interfering with war plans.
(c) To prevent the military from taking power.
(d) To prevent soldiers from revolting.

3. When is initiative more helpful according to Clausewitz?
(a) In tactic.
(b) In attack.
(c) In defense.
(d) In strategy.

4. What do the kindhearted think, according to Clausewitz?
(a) War is not a necessity for nations to prosper.
(b) There is a way to disarm the enemy without too much bloodshed.
(c) The true goal of war is acquiring farmland.
(d) War is done by gentlemen for gentlemen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?

2. What does Clausewitz say is the one consideration that can postpone war between two parties that are ready for it?

3. What qualities does Clausewitz describe as imperative for a commander?

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

5. What is precious to an army according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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