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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are best described as being which of the following?
(a) Tired.
(b) Determined.
(c) Experienced.
(d) Young.

2. Casualties among bombers crews would best be described as which of the following?
(a) High.
(b) Negligible.
(c) Non-existent.
(d) Low.

3. According to the rumor about servicemen's food, why was a certain substance added to their food?
(a) To cause them to sleep less.
(b) To drive them crazy in battle.
(c) To cause them to eat less.
(d) To dampen their sexual ardor.

4. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, what are the soldiers towing?
(a) A light field-piece.
(b) Heavy artillery.
(c) A destroyed enemy vehicle.
(d) Ammunition and supplies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes how commonly the media falsified war stories?

2. How old were the youngest soldiers fielded by the axis during the war?

3. The author suggests that in warfare, blunders are how common?

4. Which of the following best describes what the author believes about the US media's depiction of warfare?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that American soldiers were usually portrayed by the media?

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