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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 many blunders.
(b) He committed almost no blunders.
(c) He denounced precision bombing doctrine.
(d) He created precision bombing doctrine.

2. Why did mainstream media outlets adopt the strategy of accentuating the positive?
(a) To bolster morale.
(b) To control the flow of information.
(c) To keep military secrets away from the public.
(d) To stir up hatred for the enemy.

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

4. The rumor about German sympathizers conveying intelligence to the enemy suggested that they were relaying what type of information?
(a) Artillery locations.
(b) Troop movements.
(c) Air strike flight plans.
(d) Troop locations.

5. What drink were Royal Navy servicemen issued with?
(a) Gin.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Schnapps.
(d) Rum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the things that American soldiers were told they were fighting for?

2. The airman discussed in one example of military blunders, and who was killed by English soldiers, belonged to what allied nation?

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

4. Copies of the New Testament were frequently altered in what way?

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

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