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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say clouds the reality of one's position within a situation?
(a) Over confidence.
(b) Fear.
(c) Bad terrain.
(d) The fog of war.

2. What does Clausewitz say of obstinacy?
(a) It is necessary.
(b) It always brings victory.
(c) It is a sign of genius.
(d) It is a fault of character.

3. What factor does Clausewitz say was considered the only one that could be calculated according to the first author trying to theorize war?
(a) The preparation of war.
(b) The execution of war.
(c) Training of generals.
(d) Assault on fortified positions.

4. What event does Clausewitz fear would make his book liable to endless misinterpretation?
(a) Releasing the book within his lifetime.
(b) The invention of the Gatling gun.
(c) His early death.
(d) The introduction of women in the armed forces.

5. What definition does Clausewitz give for "friction"?
(a) Anything bizarre making things difficult.
(b) Small battles.
(c) Soldier mental breakdown.
(d) Foreigners among the ranks.

6. What does Clausewitz say indicates the will's resistance to a single blow?
(a) Courage.
(b) Cowardliness.
(c) Staunchness.
(d) Endurance.

7. Who said that the commander in chief of an army must resolve problems like great mathematicians, such as Newton and Euler?
(a) Clausewitz.
(b) Charles XII.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Frederick the Great.

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

9. What does Clausewitz say about friction and strength?
(a) They are equally important.
(b) Strength is more important.
(c) They are unimportant.
(d) Ability to face friction is more important.

10. What faulty concept did theorists try to condense previous theories in according to Clausewitz?
(a) Base.
(b) Camp.
(c) Supply.
(d) Attack.

11. What led to the need for a theory on the "art of war," according to Clausewtiz?
(a) The need to sell more books.
(b) The need to train more efficient Generals.
(c) The creation of war colleges.
(d) Reflections on the events of war.

12. Why should someone study memoirs of past commanders according to Clausewitz?
(a) To copy their style.
(b) To improve reading skills.
(c) To improve critical analysis skills.
(d) To counter their style more effectively.

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

14. What affects war strategy evolution according to Clausewitz?
(a) Technology and culture.
(b) Terrain and weather.
(c) Generals and commanders.
(d) Food rationing.

15. What tenet does Clausewitz admit previous war theorists got right?
(a) Engagement is the only effective means of war.
(b) Engagement is a sign of a weak commander.
(c) Cavalry cannot be defeated.
(d) Commanding officers are paramount to any army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clausewitz says of the people that can deal with friction?

2. What definition of war does Clausewitz give?

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

4. What was formerly a synonym of the "art of war" in Book 2, Chapter 4?

5. What does Clausewitz say has a profound effect on methods used in war?

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