This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5, 'Book 7' The Attack : Chapter 2, Without a Decision, Invasion, Victory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say influences the answers provided by men about the war?
(a) Their rank.
(b) When they were discharged.
(c) Their condition.
(d) Whether or not they are married.

2. What does Clausewitz claim as a vital component of critical analysis?
(a) Have a classical education.
(b) Studying at 2 or more war colleges.
(c) Investigation and evaluation of means used in warfare.
(d) Be from an aristocratic family.

3. What does Clausewitz warn the reader not to do in regards to the description of strategic maneuvers?
(a) To oversimplify.
(b) To think Napoleon was a genius.
(c) To think too much.
(d) To follow past battle plans to the letter.

4. What does Clausewitz think of wars between civilized nations compared to savages?
(a) They are more cruel and destructive.
(b) They are the same.
(c) They are less cruel and destructive.
(d) They are more pretty because of the uniforms.

5. What is the French definition of an invasion according to Clausewitz?
(a) An attack targeting the capital.
(b) An attack targeting the border lands.
(c) An attack driving deep into enemy territory.
(d) An attack targeting a specific location.