Question 6 of 50

According to Sun Tzu, the principle of controlling a large force is the same as controlling a few men. What is this principle merely a question of?

In the commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 1, what is the maximum number of men that the first Han Emperor believed he could lead, according to Han Hsin's famous reply?

What is described in Chapter 6, ss. 2 as being 'merely a question of instituting signs and signals'?

According to the commentary in Chapter 6, ss. 3, which term represents the 'direct,' 'frontal,' or 'normal' method of warfare used to fix the enemy's attention?

Based on the commentary in Chapter 6, ss. 3, which term describes the 'indirect,' 'abnormal,' or 'lateral diversion' method of warfare used to secure victory through surprise?

The commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 3 cites an exploit by Han Hsin as an example of CHENG and CH'I. What was the CH'I (surprise maneuver) in this instance?

According to Chapter 6, ss. 4, the impact of an army being 'like a grindstone dashed against an egg' is effected by what?

In all fighting, what is the direct method used for, according to Chapter 6, ss. 5?

What does Sun Tzu state will be needed 'in order to secure victory' in Chapter 6, ss. 5?

In Chapter 6, ss. 6, Sun Tzu states that 'Indirect tactics, efficiently applied, are inexhaustible as...' which of the following?

According to Chapter 6, ss. 7, how many fundamental musical notes are mentioned, the combinations of which give rise to more melodies than can ever be heard?

How many primary colors are named in Chapter 6, ss. 8, whose combinations produce more hues than can ever be seen?

In Chapter 6, ss. 9, how many cardinal tastes are mentioned that, in combination, yield more flavors than can ever be tasted?

According to Chapter 6, ss. 10, how many methods of attack are there in battle which, in combination, give rise to an endless series of maneuvers?

In Chapter 6, ss. 12, what is the 'onset of troops' likened to?

What is 'the quality of decision' likened to in Chapter 6, ss. 13?

In the simile presented in Chapter 6, ss. 15, what is 'Energy' likened to?

Following the simile in Chapter 6, ss. 15, what is 'decision' likened to?

What does 'simulated disorder' postulate, according to Chapter 6, ss. 17?

According to the principles of deception in Chapter 6, ss. 17, what does 'simulated fear' postulate?

What does 'simulated weakness' postulate as per Chapter 6, ss. 17?

In Chapter 6, ss. 18, how is 'Hiding order beneath the cloak of disorder' achieved?

What does 'concealing courage under a show of timidity' presuppose, according to Chapter 6, ss. 18?

According to Chapter 6, ss. 18, how is 'masking strength with weakness' to be effected?

The commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 19, tells an anecdote about a descendant of Sun Wu who used deceitful appearances to defeat his personal enemy, P'ang Chuan. Who was this descendant?

In the anecdote about Sun Pin's retreat described in the commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 19, what was the number of fires his army showed on the first night after crossing into Wei territory?

Continuing the anecdote of Sun Pin from the commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 19, what was the number of fires shown on the second night of the retreat?

In the final step of the deception from the anecdote of Sun Pin in the commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 19, what was the number of fires shown on the third night?

According to Chapter 6, ss. 19, what is the purpose of sacrificing something, that the enemy may snatch at it?

What does the clever combatant look to, rather than requiring too much from individuals, according to Chapter 6, ss. 21?

When a general utilizes combined energy, what do his fighting men become like, according to Chapter 6, ss. 22?

According to the nature of a log or stone described in Chapter 6, ss. 22, what happens if it is four-cornered?

What is the 'energy developed by good fighting men' compared to at the end of Chapter 6, ss. 23?

What does the commentator Tu Mu believe is the 'paramount importance' and 'chief lesson' of the chapter on Energy?

In the commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 1, when the first Han Emperor asked Han Hsin how large an army he could lead, what was Han Hsin's reply regarding his own capabilities?

What is the primary purpose of 'instituting signs and signals' when fighting with a large army, as stated in Chapter 6, ss. 2?

In the commentary on CHENG and CH'I in Chapter 6, ss. 3, what does the commentator Li Ch'uan define as CHENG?

What distinction does the commentator Mei Yao-ch'en make between CH'I and CHENG in the commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 3?

The commentary on Chapter 6, ss. 3 provides a summary of opinions on CH'I and CHENG. A comment on which T'ang Emperor is said to 'go to the root of the matter' by explaining their interchangeability?

What does the commentator Chang Yu cite as a 'brilliant example of "indirect tactics"' in the notes for Chapter 6, ss. 5?

The commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 13 discusses the 'quality of decision' likened to a falcon's swoop. What does the commentator Tu Mu define the key Chinese word in this context as?

How does the commentator Tu Mu explain the paradox 'Simulated disorder postulates perfect discipline' in the notes for Chapter 6, ss. 17?

The commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 18 relates an anecdote about Kao Tsu sending spies to report on the Hsiung-nu. What did the spies see that indicated a ruse?

In the anecdote of Sun Pin's retreat (Chapter 6, ss. 19 commentary), what words did he have inscribed on a stripped tree to trap P'ang Chuan?

For the line 'then with a body of picked men he lies in wait for him' in Chapter 6, ss. 20, what emendation is suggested by the commentator Li Ching?

How does the commentator Tu Mu explain the principle that the clever combatant 'does not require too much from individuals' in Chapter 6, ss. 21?

In the commentary for Chapter 6, ss. 22, what does the commentator Ts'ao Kung call the use of rolling logs or stones?

According to the commentary by Chang Yu for Chapter 6, ss. 5, what is the result of using indirect tactics like pounding the enemy's flanks or falling on his rear?

According to the commentator Ho Shih's interpretation of CHENG and CH'I (Chapter 6, ss. 3), how does a general confuse the enemy?