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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What belief about the Japanese caused Americans to think that their war with Japan would end quickly?
(a) They were a backwards people.
(b) They had no heavy weapons or large ships.
(c) They lacked discipline.
(d) They were inefficient soldiers.

2. Most hazing would best be described as what?
(a) Tedious.
(b) Creative.
(c) Doctrinal.
(d) Dangerous.

3. One rumor suggested that German sympathizers used what animal to convey intelligence to the enemy?
(a) Goats.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Cows.

4. Which of the following is one major type of resource that American citizens were deprived of during the war?
(a) Wood for construction.
(b) Tea.
(c) Meats.
(d) Exotic foods.

5. Who was the editor of Horizon?
(a) Stanley Milgram.
(b) Anthony Edwards.
(c) Cyril Connolly.
(d) Nigel Dennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the stereotype about Chinese troops, they could survive indefinitely if provided with what?

2. Heavy drinking and womanizing caused problems for the army in what area?

3. How old were axis soldiers compared to allied soldiers?

4. Italians were considered to prefer which of the following to war?

5. According to the author, most of the well-known novels about WWII are really about what?

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