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

2. How can one determine the policies of a specific country at war according to Clausewitz?
(a) By its war plans.
(b) By attending a political rally.
(c) By knowing the local politician.
(d) By capturing a commanding officer.

3. What relationship does Clausewitz emphasize in Book 6, Chapter 2?
(a) Attack and defense.
(b) Diplomacy and army size.
(c) War and peace.
(d) War and politics.

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

5. What are the defensive lines of thinking concerned about according to Clausewitz?
(a) Fortification.
(b) Troop placement.
(c) Attack and counter attack.
(d) Attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clausewitz call the advantage a defense army has over an offensive army?

2. What does Clausewitz say reserves can be used for?

3. What is pivotal to successful offensive aims according to Clausewitz?

4. What can attack and defense be transformed into according to Clausewitz?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Clausewitz define defense?

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

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

4. According to Clausewitz, what is the majority of time spent on during war?

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

6. Why did the Jews, in the example given by Clausewitz to illustrate his vision on holding terrain, not form a strong country?

7. In what country did Clausewitz serve in the military?

8. What does Clausewitz say war often comes down to?

9. What is the focus of every nation according to Clausewitz?

10. What does Clausewitz say about the priorities in war?

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