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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, Killing and Physical Distance: From a Distance You Don't Look Anything Like a Friend: Chapter 1, Distance: A Qualitative Distinction in Death | Section 3, Killing and Physical Distance: From a Distance You Don't Look Anything Like a Friend: Chapter 2, Killing at Maximum and Long Range: Never a Need for Repentance or Regret.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Grossman in Chapter 2, who is often given the cold shoulder in the military?
(a) Newly-commisioned officers.
(b) Snipers.
(c) Diplomats.
(d) Grunts.

2. In Chapter 7, Grossman says what has made killing easier for soldiers?
(a) Training.
(b) A new enemy.
(c) A violent media.
(d) Technology.

3. According to Grossman at the end of Chapter 5, on which individual are the affects of horror in combat most psychologically damaging?
(a) Correspondant.
(b) Civilian.
(c) POW.
(d) Combatant.

4. What did military analysts in World War II predict about the result of civilian bombings?
(a) Psychiatric casualties would be nonexistent.
(b) Psychiatric casualties would be fewer than with soldiers.
(c) Psychiatric casualties would be equal to those with soldiers.
(d) Psychiatric casualties would be worse than with soldiers.

5. According to Grossman in Chapter 8, what varies widely regarding those who recover from mental trauma after killing in combat?
(a) Outlet for recovery.
(b) Time needed for recovery.
(c) Level of recovery.
(d) Desire for recovery.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. At the end of Chapter 4, what physical reaction to exhaustion and hunger does Grossman cite?

4. In Chapter 2, what is significant about the Civil War muskets examined by Grossman?

5. At the end of Chapter 8, what does Grossman say psychiatrists need to explore to treat traumatized servicemen?

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