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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Rosie, Neighborhood Boys, and Reflections on Machismo.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Robert Rasmus believe the Americans should be grateful to the Russians?
(a) The Russians diverted the German army.
(b) The Russians were their comrades and allies.
(c) The Russians did the lion's share of the fighting.
(d) The Russians opened the door for the American invasion.

2. Why were civilians saving fat during the war?
(a) To make soap.
(b) To make lotions.
(c) To make nitroglycerine.
(d) To make salve.

3. Why did Peter Bezich's son go to prison?
(a) He joined the Communist party.
(b) He burned the flag.
(c) He refused to be drafted.
(d) He tried to assassinate the president.

4. What was as important to Italian Americans as cars to mainstream Americans before WWII, according to Paul Pisicano?
(a) Opera.
(b) Fashion.
(c) Art.
(d) Cuisine.

5. What surprised Anton Biler about his Japanese overseer in the prison camp?
(a) He was against the war.
(b) He spoke English.
(c) He was from Seattle.
(d) He was kind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lekachman believe World War II veterans feel about their war experiences?

2. Why didn't the American prisoners of war in Germany try to escape?

3. What black market item was in demand among Russian troops in Vienna in 1945?

4. What does Robert Lekachman believe happened for the last time in World War II?

5. What did people in Paducah burn in a bonfire?

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