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Reading Check
1. What is the one thing Sun Tzu describes warfare as relying on?
2. What quality is valued in a leader who does not make hasty calculations?
3. At the time The Art of War was written, how much did it cost per day to raise an army of 100,000 men?
4. For a military leader, what is the ideal condition of the country the leader is trying to capture?
5. What is the worst-case scenario in warfare, according to Sun Tzu?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. What five factors decide the outcome of war?
2. How does Sun Tzu describe the use of deception in warfare?
3. What does Sun Tzu recommend to prevent resources from drying up for military forces?
4. What are the three ways in which leaders can undermine their army’s chances?
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