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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states that most of the weapons issued to American armed forces suffered from what problems?
(a) They were issued in insufficient numbers.
(b) They were poorly made.
(c) They were too expensive.
(d) They were obsolete.

2. The presentation of the war by state and public media is best described as which of the following?
(a) Gruesome.
(b) Aggrandizing.
(c) Realistic.
(d) Sanitized.

3. Media outlets were concerned with the esprit de corps in what areas?
(a) Abroad.
(b) In headquarters.
(c) At the front and at home.
(d) In Europe only.

4. Why did mainstream media outlets adopt the strategy of accentuating the positive?
(a) To stir up hatred for the enemy.
(b) To bolster morale.
(c) To control the flow of information.
(d) To keep military secrets away from the public.

5. Most hazing would best be described as what?
(a) Tedious.
(b) Creative.
(c) Dangerous.
(d) Doctrinal.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what was the unstated purpose of the use of inveterate profanity?

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that American soldiers were usually portrayed by the media?

3. The media presented a view wherein the suffering of the nation's citizenry was linked to what?

4. According to the author, what was the typical age of a soldier for the allies in WWII?

5. The author suggests that combat training replaces what other activity typical for young men?

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