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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6, 'Book 8 : War Plans' : Chapter 2, The Instrument of Policy Seeks Limited Aims.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say can be challenging to do during a particular campaign?
(a) Surrender.
(b) Attack.
(c) Wait.
(d) Defend.

2. What does Clausewitz tell the reader about his view on formal education?
(a) That he despises teachers.
(b) That he wants to be a teacher.
(c) Not to confuse them for lack of respect.
(d) That he doesn't care about formal education.

3. What construction method does Clausewitz use as a metaphor for holding new territories?
(a) Wall building.
(b) Tile laying.
(c) Roof building.
(d) Concrete pouring.

4. What does Clausewitz say about routine?
(a) It has the same importance for the general down to the enlisted men.
(b) It does not matter.
(c) Its importance is increasing.
(d) Its importance is decreasing.

5. What cannot be underestimated according to Clausewitz in Book 2, Chapter 3?
(a) The need for good horses.
(b) The intellectual training.
(c) The need for an army to walk.
(d) The physical effort.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz suggest be done with territories not immediately adjacent to one's country?

2. What do the kindhearted think, according to Clausewitz?

3. What does Clausewitz say armies were like after the advent of tactics?

4. What qualifies military geniuses according to Clausewitz?

5. What is reading supposed to provide the military reader according to Clausewitz?

(see the answer key)

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