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1
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<p>All warfare is based on \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>Deception</p>

2
Q

<p>Hence, when we are able to attack, we must seem \_\_\_\_\_\_;</p>

A

<p>Unable (to attack)</p>

3
Q

<p>Appear \_\_\_\_ when you are strong, and strong when you are \_\_\_\_.</p>

A

<p>Weak</p>

4
Q

<p>True or False? To fight and conquer is supreme excellence.</p>

A

<p>False</p>

5
Q

<p>When using our forces, \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_</p>

A

<p>We must seem inactive</p>

6
Q

<p>When we are \_\_\_\_, we must make the enemy believe we are far away</p>

A

<p>Near</p>

7
Q

<p>When \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_, we must make him believe we are near.</p>

A

<p>Far Away</p>

8
Q

<p>What should you know if you were to not fear the result of 100 battles?</p>

A

<p>Know yourself, and know your enemy</p>

9
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<p>What is the purpose of deception?</p>

A

<p>Make your enemy believe something that isn't true.</p>

10
Q

<p>What should control movement on the battlefield</p>

A

<p>You. For both yourself and the enemy</p>

11
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<p>True or False? High amounts of discipline guarantee victory</p>

A

<p>False, even though discipline is key, one should not rely on it alone.</p>

12
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<p>In defense, what does the Art of War teach us?</p>

A

<p>That we have made our position unassailable.</p>

13
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What quote relates to the knowledge of the belligerents and probability of victory.

A

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.

14
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If your enemy is secure at all points, be ______ for him.

A

Prepared

15
Q

If he is in superior strength, ______ him.

A

Evade

16
Q

If your opponent is temperamental, seek to ______ him.

A

Irritate

17
Q

______, that he may grow arrogant.

A

Pretend to be weak

18
Q

If he is taking his ease, give him ______.

A

No rest

19
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If his forces are united, ______ them.

A

Separate

20
Q

Attack him where he is _______, appear where you are not _______.

A

Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected.

21
Q

What is the name of the Chinese Philosopher who wrote this book?

A

Sun Tzu