Intro and Chapter 1 of Art of War

Who was Sun Tzu?

• A general from the Ch'i State

• A king of Wu

• A famous philosopher

• A military strategist from the Ch'u State

What was the initial test proposed by Ho Lu?

• To manage women

• To drill soldiers

• To strategize a battle

• To read the Art of War

What did Sun Tzu use to drill the ladies?

• Halberds

• Spears

• Swords

• Bows

What was the reaction of the girls when given the command 'Right turn'?

• They ran away

• They followed the command

• They laughed

• They became silent

What did Sun Tzu say was the fault if orders are not followed?

• The officers

• The soldiers

• The king

• The weapons

What was the King's reaction to the beheading of the concubines?

• He was indifferent

• He was angry

• He was pleased

• He was alarmed

What did Sun Tzu do after the leaders were beheaded?

• He stopped the drill

• He appointed new leaders

• He fled the kingdom

• He asked for more soldiers

What did Sun Tzu claim about the soldiers after proper drilling?

• They were afraid

• They needed more training

• They were disobedient

• They were ready for inspection

What did the King decide regarding the inspection of the troops?

• He ordered more drills

• He refused to inspect them

• He wanted to inspect them immediately

• He sent more soldiers

What are the five constant factors in the art of war according to Sun Tzu?

• Planning, Execution, Review, Adaptation, Victory

• Strategy, Tactics, Resources, Leadership, Discipline

• Moral Law, Heaven, Earth, Commander, Method

• Strength, Speed, Agility, Intelligence, Morale