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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that American soldiers were usually portrayed by the media?
(a) Constructive.
(b) Experienced.
(c) Successful.
(d) Happy.

2. Most soldiers believed that the meaning and purpose of the war was which of the following?
(a) Defeating fascism.
(b) Ideology.
(c) Nothing definable.
(d) Freedom.

3. How common was sexual intercourse as an anodyne compared with drinking?
(a) It was slightly more common.
(b) It was slightly less common.
(c) It was much more common.
(d) It was equally common.

4. At the beginning of World War II, aerial combat was regarded as exemplifying what obsolescent ideal?
(a) Single combat.
(b) Chivalry.
(c) Honor.
(d) Dueling.

5. The author states that it was common for the media to suggest that individual soldiers died for what reason?
(a) Due to his own failings.
(b) The defense of liberty.
(c) To defeat Socialism.
(d) Because of minor mistakes and chance events.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Allegedly, agents working for the axis spread what rumor?

3. What type of story is specifically cite as being very likely to be reported by mainstream media of the era?

4. Throughout Chapter 6, the author describes enlisted men as being which of the following?

5. Rumors about the axis frequently dealt with what subject?

(see the answer key)

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