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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 does Clausewitz say defensive attitudes and position are for?
(a) To provide a base for future attacks.
(b) For poorly equipped countries.
(c) Self preservation.
(d) For weak armies.

2. Why is the offensive party's line of thinking only concerned with the attack according to Clausewitz?
(a) He can boast completeness.
(b) Attack is usually an all in move.
(c) Attack minded generals are not smart enough for multi-level thinking.
(d) Attack is more simple.

3. What does Clausewitz call the "Spirit"?
(a) The perspective of victory.
(b) The energy of the soldiers en masse.
(c) The courage of the foot soldiers only.
(d) The aura of the commanding officer.

4. According to Clausewitz, what does the power of the attack and the defense do over time?
(a) Balance themselves.
(b) Grows.
(c) Stays the same.
(d) Declines.

5. What army did Clausewitz join to continue fighting his favorite enemy?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) Russian.
(d) Italian.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Clausewitz think available forces of a country should be used in a war?

2. What does Clausewitz call the moment of a battle where there is opportunity for a decisive victory?

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

4. What does Clausewitz say about holding new territories?

5. What is suspension of action in war usually a sign of according to Clausewitz?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Clausewitz claim is not sought during military campaign?

4. What does Clausewitz' personal experiences teach him concerning war?

5. What does Clausewitz says tempers his own view on the superiority of defense?

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

7. What is war according to Clausewitz?

8. Why does Clausewitz say that there is a special relationship between attack and defense?

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

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

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