Wartime: Understanding and Behavior in the Second World War Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Chapters 1 - 3

1. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are best described as being which of the following?

Young.

2. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are driving what sort of vehicle?

A jeep.

3. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, what are the soldiers towing?

A light field-piece.

4. Which of the following is not a concept that the iconic pre-war image in Chapter 1 is said to convey?

Military strength.

5. The author suggests that before the outbreak of war, the American military was prepared for what type of performance?

Light duty.

6. According to the author, before the outbreak of war, what did Americans expect their military performance to be like?

A short series of easy victories.

7. How did much of the American public react to initial reports of...
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