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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what reason does Grossman give for the cultural separation between officers and enlisted men in the military?
(a) A means of maintaining a socioeconomic status quo.
(b) Allowing officers the separation to send men on dangerous missions.
(c) A means for instilling fear in the enlisted men.
(d) A way to encourage enlisted men to strive and advance.

2. What was the first crew-served weapon?
(a) The phalanx.
(b) The artillery gun.
(c) The chariot.
(d) The submarine.

3. In Chapter 2, what tactic does Grossman describe as key to training soldiers to fire in combat?
(a) Education.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Drilling.
(d) Encouragement.

4. According to Grossman in Chapter 1, why is it easy for the wealthy to oppress the poor without feeling guilt?
(a) They do not see the effects of the oppression.
(b) Theydo not consider the poor people.
(c) The wealthy do not feel guilt.
(d) They think they are helping to motivate the poor to work.

5. Near the end of Chapter 1, Grossman cites a political cartoon criticizing what American commander?
(a) Grant.
(b) LeMai.
(c) Patton.
(d) Sherman.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, an Israeli study says a hostage is much more likely to die if what?

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

3. Early in Chapter 2, Grossman quotes a researcher who say that most soldier's relationship with their comrades are stronger than with whom?

4. At the end of Chapter 4, what reason does Grossman give for the increase in firing and killing in recent wars?

5. In Chapter 1, Grossman reveals that the majority of active World War II soldiers did what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Vietnam Vet quoted in Chapter 7 choose to leave the army after six tours?

2. What does hard-to-soft mean?

3. What inefficiency of edged-weapon combat does Grossman reveal in Chapter 5?

4. How is the dissuasive potential of familiarity discussed in Chapter 4?

5. Describe the metaphor Grossman uses for fortitude in Chapter 6?

6. As described in Chapter 2, why are snipers given the cold shoulder in the military?

7. At the beginning of the book, what personal prejudices does Grossman admit to?

8. What surprising fact regarding soldier's fears in combat is revealed in Chapter 2?

9. What factors contribute to group absolution?

10. What are the primary components of Exhaustion as outlined in Chapter 3?

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