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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Julian Maclaren-Ross discussed in the book?
(a) He committed almost no blunders.
(b) He created precision bombing doctrine.
(c) He committed many blunders.
(d) He denounced precision bombing doctrine.

2. According to the author, the hazing of enlisted men by officers would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Pervasive.
(b) Uncommon.
(c) Rare.
(d) Official policy.

3. When did heavy drinking begin for most conscripts?
(a) In France.
(b) On the transports.
(c) On their first leave while in Europe.
(d) Stateside training.

4. According to the author, most of the well-known novels about WWII are really about what?
(a) Officers.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Petty hazing.
(d) Discipline.

5. Which of the following is NOT one way that soldiers perceived of the war?
(a) Uncomfortable.
(b) Dangerous.
(c) Unjust.
(d) Inconvenient.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drink did American troops generally prefer?

2. How was the self-image of an individual soldier treated?

3. A blunder that causes one force to misidentify another, whether it be friendly or hostile, is called what?

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

5. The author suggests that combat training replaces what other activity typical for young men?

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