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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Talismans were believed to perform what function?
(a) Give the soldier physical strength.
(b) Protect the soldier in combat.
(c) Allow the soldier to recover from wounds.
(d) Bring the soldier luck.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, real exposure to warfare had what effect on the beliefs of individual soldiers?

2. How does the author establish the nature of the media's presentation of the war?

3. What drink did American troops generally prefer?

4. Overall, the author believes that the political and media-based interpretation of the war was what?

5. How long did most Americans believe the war would last?

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