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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 8, Killing in America: What Are we Doing to Our Children? : Chapter 4, Social Learning and Role Models in the Media.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In World War II, only 15-20 percent of riflemen made it past which stage of killing?
(a) Killing Stage.
(b) Concern Stage.
(c) Acceptance Stage.
(d) Remorse Stage.

2. In Chapter 3, Grossman says the western-style shooting games are similar to what?
(a) A paintball competition.
(b) A police shooting training.
(c) A carnival game.
(d) A real wartime firefight.

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

4. In Chapter 4, Grossman says that every veteran can immediately visualize his what?
(a) C.O.
(b) Drill instuctor.
(c) Rifle.
(d) President.

5. Which of the following is not an example of an earlier, less-detrimental media monster listed in Chapter 2?
(a) Frankenstein.
(b) Norman Bates.
(c) Dracula.
(d) The Wolf Man.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the anecdote at the beginning of Chapter 3, what is the soldier surprised he did in his first firefight?

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

3. What term does Grossman use in Chapter 6 to indicate the method one uses to kill in hand-to-hand-combat?

4. At the end of Chapter 6, Grossman says that what can provide a sudden injection of fortitude into a unit of men?

5. In Chapter 3, what does Grossman delineate as a voice of authority in modern youth killing?

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