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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Allegedly, agents working for the axis spread what rumor?
(a) German soldiers ate metal shavings with their food.
(b) The Oder river had never been crossed by an invading force.
(c) Soldiers' wives were unfaithful.
(d) French women all bore venereal diseases.

2. According to one rumor, female axis agents were sent to the allies with what?
(a) Poison lipstick.
(b) Bombs.
(c) Concealable radios.
(d) Venereal diseases.

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

4. Who controlled access to war zones for public media staff?
(a) War planners.
(b) The state media.
(c) The military.
(d) The executive branch.

5. The author suggests that combat training replaces what other activity typical for young men?
(a) Organized sports.
(b) Dating.
(c) Education.
(d) Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did most media outlets react to the requirements placed on them?

2. How common was the use of alcohol as an anodyne?

3. How common was sexual intercourse as an anodyne compared with drinking?

4. Compared with the enlisted men, officers would best be described as which of the following?

5. The use of meaningless and tedious tasks as hazing would best be described as which of the following?

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