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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Soldiers were often not given what type of information?
(a) Their location.
(b) Their Captain's name.
(c) Their orders.
(d) Their division.

2. Which of the following does the author not list as a cause of the increasing lack of individuality with which solders were treated?
(a) Huge numbers of casualties.
(b) Constant flow of reinforcements.
(c) The ideological nature of the war.
(d) Military training.

3. What practice became popular at home during the war?
(a) Parades.
(b) Marches.
(c) Home defense drills.
(d) Group-singing.

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

5. According to the author, what belief is typical of younger soldiers and not of older soldiers?
(a) They will almost certainly die.
(b) They are the best soldiers in the war.
(c) They do not matter.
(d) They will survive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hazing occurred at what levels within the American military?

2. What type of magazine was Horizon?

3. One rumor suggested that German sympathizers used what animal to convey intelligence to the enemy?

4. According to one rumor, female axis agents were sent to the allies with what?

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

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