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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 7, Killing in Vietnam: What Have We Done to Our Soldiers? : Chapter 2, What Have We Done to Our Soldiers? The Rationalization of Killing and How it Failed in Vietnam.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the final story of Chapter 4, the one in which an American and Viet Cong soldier happen upon each other, who is killed?
(a) The American.
(b) The Viet Cong.
(c) Neither man.
(d) Both men.

2. According to Grossman in Chapter 3, what is the immediate reaction to killing from a soldier?
(a) Depression.
(b) Confusion.
(c) Denial.
(d) Euphoria.

3. In Chapter 4, the story of the soldier who kills a young enemy and immediately breaks down crying takes place in what country?
(a) The Soviet Union.
(b) Korea.
(c) France.
(d) Israel.

4. In the World War II stories of Chapter 4, what do soldiers do to avoid killing?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Pretend to be dead.
(c) Smoke cigarettes.
(d) Surrender to German troops.

5. Which of the following is not an item that aids in rationalization and acceptance as delineated at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Monuments.
(b) Decisive victory ceremony.
(c) Encouragement from the public.
(d) Clearly defines safe areas.

Short Answer Questions

1. As described in Chapter 5, natural warriors are able to kill without what?

2. What is a common feature of natural warriors presented in Chapter 5?

3. In Chapter 5, what is another profession Grossman mentions that natural warriors often enter besides the military?

4. What cold consolation for Vietnam vets does Grossman acknowledge in Chapter 2?

5. By 1971, what percentage of evacuations from Vietnam was related to psychiatric problems?

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