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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2, Killing and Combat Trauma: The Role of Killing in Psychiatric Casualties: Chapter 5, The Wind of Hate | Section 2, Killing and Combat Trauma: The Role of Killing in Psychiatric Casualties: Chapter 6, The Well of Fortitude.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Grossman in Chapter 3, why do most soldiers refuse to discuss their aversion to killing?
(a) To avoid court martial.
(b) To save face with others.
(c) To scare would-be challengers.
(d) To impress civilians.

2. In Chapter 3, Grossman says what two stimuli most often impel soldiers to kill?
(a) Psychological disorders and prejudices.
(b) Expectations and coercions.
(c) Fear and anger.
(d) Guilt and training.

3. At the end of Chapter 6, Grossman says that what can provide a sudden injection of fortitude into a unit of men?
(a) Rest.
(b) Victory.
(c) New leadership.
(d) Nothing.

4. In Chapter 1, Grossman reveals that the majority of active World War II soldiers did what?
(a) Declined to fire their weapons.
(b) Released prisoners-of-war.
(c) Learned German.
(d) Self-harm.

5. In the study cited by Grossman at the end of Chapter 5, what stimulus was applied to test dogs?
(a) Rotten food.
(b) Extreme cold.
(c) Electric shocks.
(d) Loud noises.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the DSM, when is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder most severe?

2. What does the small percentage of individuals that can sustain more than a few months duty without sustaining long-term mental damage have in common?

3. In Chapter 2, what tactic does Grossman describe as key to training soldiers to fire in combat?

4. Which Civil War officer does Grossman quote at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. In Chapter 4, what World War II battle does Grossman cite as an example of hunger deciding combat?

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