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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Clausewitz, why were the Jewish tribes weak as a nation?
(a) They had poor weapons.
(b) They were physically separated from each other.
(c) They didn't have a large army.
(d) They didn't have enough water.

2. What terrain does Clausewitz say might allow for a different type of use than the one he advocates?
(a) Flat.
(b) River bound.
(c) Swamp.
(d) Mountain.

3. What part of the population does Clausewitz say have self sacrifice implanted in their psyche?
(a) Political leaders and clerics.
(b) Men.
(c) Merchants and politicians.
(d) Mothers, clerics and soldiers.

4. What is Clausewitz disappointed about concerning imperial expansion?
(a) That great generals cannot do their best for their country.
(b) That defense is too weak in the colonies.
(c) That travel does not go fast enough.
(d) That so many colonies are already taken.

5. What is required to achieve the destruction of the enemy according to Clausewitz in Book 6, Chapter 1?
(a) Good diplomacy.
(b) Deception.
(c) Battles.
(d) A large army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What general feeling should a good general give according to Clausewitz?

2. What type of engagement does Clausewitz say has a superior value?

3. What reason does Clausewitz give for the way the majority of the time in war is spent?

4. What building does Clausewitz says is highly desirable for an army to have during the first half of the 19th century?

5. What is the top priority of each side during a battle according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Clausewitz say about holding on to conquered terrain?

2. What does Clausewitz say of the attack strength?

3. How does Clausewitz define defense?

4. What use of a small force does Clausewitz talk about in the book 8?

5. What does Clausewitz say about position and waiting?

6. What building does Clausewitz say is particularly important in military campaigns?

7. What does Clausewitz' experience teach him concerning the use of tactics by high ranking officers?

8. What does Clausewitz think of the concentration of forces?

9. What does Clausewitz say is necessary for the destruction of the enemy?

10. Why should one always keep a reserve according to Clausewitz?

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