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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did the American media react to the image of many conscripts being drunkards?
(a) They tried to cover it up.
(b) They tried to counter it.
(c) They reported it gleefully.
(d) They ignored it.

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

4. What was the state of the global economy before the war began?
(a) Boom.
(b) Recession.
(c) Depression.
(d) Steady growth.

5. What drink did German troops generally prefer?
(a) Bourban.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Gin.
(d) Schnapps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What belief about the Japanese caused Americans to think that their war with Japan would end quickly?

2. What drink did American troops generally prefer?

3. Soldiers were often not given what type of information?

4. What was Ernie Pyle's profession?

5. Which of the following does the author not list as a cause of the increasing lack of individuality with which solders were treated?

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