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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 is the third property according to Clausewitz?
(a) Uncertainty of all information.
(b) Army size.
(c) Moral values.
(d) Courage.

2. Why does Clausewitz think great leaders were always right?
(a) Because of their innate greatness and genius.
(b) Because of their academic training.
(c) Because they read a draft of the book.
(d) Because of their faith.

3. What is reading supposed to provide the military reader according to Clausewitz?
(a) Preparatory guidance.
(b) A good idea of what to expect on the battlefield.
(c) A blueprint for war.
(d) Time to reflect on their lives.

4. What is courage to the soldier according to Clausewitz?
(a) The first requirement.
(b) Unnecessary if he follows orders.
(c) Something that makes no difference.
(d) The second requirement.

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

Short Answer 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?

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

3. What is necessary to make theoretical sense of actual events according to Clausewitz?

4. Why should someone study memoirs of past commanders according to Clausewitz?

5. What does Clausewitz say he is trying to do in Book 3, Chapter 2?

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