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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author compares military training to which of the following?
(a) Police force training.
(b) A crucible.
(c) The classic Greek gymnasium.
(d) Public school.

2. Public media took its cues from what source?
(a) The executive branch.
(b) War planners.
(c) Military leaders.
(d) State media.

3. Why were did the most enduring war novels come out of a certain time period?
(a) Novels were not censored at that time.
(b) More writers were available.
(c) The mood of that time captured the total war effort.
(d) A wider range of expression was tolerated.

4. German soldiers were typically stereotyped as being which of the following?
(a) Extremely stealthy.
(b) Unthinkingly loyal.
(c) Bloodthirsty berserkers.
(d) Incredibly strong.

5. Italians were considered to prefer which of the following to war?
(a) Women.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) The high-life.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rumors about the axis frequently dealt with what subject?

2. The author suggests that disliked soldiers were more likely to be selected for what type of duty?

3. According to the author, what was the typical age of a soldier for the allies in WWII?

4. What conditions caused servicemen to set aside the preoccupation with women as objects of sexualized desire?

5. In the American armed services, the term "chickenshit" referred to what?

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