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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the stereotype about Chinese troops, they could survive indefinitely if provided with what?
(a) Dry noodles.
(b) Dog meat.
(c) A handful of rice a day.
(d) Soy bean rations.

2. Contrary to the media's presentation, the author believed that most allied victories were due to what factors?
(a) Air power and individual leadership.
(b) Skill and courage.
(c) Luck and boldness.
(d) Mass production and good strategy.

3. American's believed that what typically American resource would allow them to win the war?
(a) Individualism.
(b) Industry.
(c) Improvisation.
(d) Know-how.

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

5. How was the self-image of an individual soldier treated?
(a) As being totally irrelevant.
(b) With contempt.
(c) With interest only from his squad mates.
(d) As a nuisance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What drink did German troops generally prefer?

3. According to one rumor, what substance was added to food served to servicemen?

4. According to the author, most of the well-known novels about WWII are really about what?

5. How important was a rumor's accuracy and predictive success for its tendency to spread?

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