Quiz on Sun Tzu's Art of War

What was the initial reaction of the court women to Sun Tzu's instructions?

• They refused to participate.

• They immediately executed the movements.

• They laughed and did not take it seriously.

• They followed the instructions perfectly.

What action did Sun Tzu take when the women laughed at his instructions again?

• He changed the instructions.

• He asked the king for more time.

• He executed the subcommanders for disobedience.

• He gave up on the demonstration.

How did Sun Pin manage to rise to a significant command position despite his adversities?

• By bribing the officials.

• By escaping to another state and applying his ancestor's principles.

• By seeking revenge on his rival.

• By forming his own army.

What was the fate of Sun Pin's rival?

• He was promoted to a higher rank.

• He was executed by Sun Pin.

• He fled to another state.

• He took his own life realizing his inevitable defeat.

What is the main lesson from the two stories about Sun Tzu's principles?

• They are only applicable in ancient times.

• They are effective only when used by men.

• They are timeless and can lead to victory even in adverse conditions.

• They are outdated and irrelevant in modern warfare.