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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was one of the most routine ways that enlisted men dealt with the hazing they received from officers?
(a) By sabotaging the officers' interests.
(b) By fighting amongst themselves.
(c) By insulting officers openly.
(d) By complaining to higher ranking officers.

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

3. Compared with the enlisted men, officers would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Cowardly.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Entitled.

4. According to the author, what was the last war in which soldiers were at least theoretically thought of as unique individuals with distinct identities?
(a) The American Civil War.
(b) The Spanish-American War.
(c) World War I.
(d) The Crimean War.

5. How does the author establish the nature of the media's presentation of the war?
(a) Through anecdotes.
(b) Through statistics.
(c) Through prose and verse quotations.
(d) Through personal stories.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, before the outbreak of war, what did Americans expect their military performance to be like?

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

3. Why did enlisted men require an "anodyne"?

4. How did the military handle blunders that resulted in casualties?

5. According to the author, what was the typical age of a soldier for the allies in WWII?

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