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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How accepting were most soldiers of the media's interpretation of the meaning of the war?
(a) Most believed small parts of it.
(b) Most new recruits believed it.
(c) Most secretly believed it for their entire tour.
(d) Few believed any of it.

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

4. When did heavy drinking begin for most conscripts?
(a) Stateside training.
(b) In France.
(c) On the transports.
(d) On their first leave while in Europe.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Casualties among bombers crews would best be described as which of the following?

2. The drinking among servicemen when alcohol was freely available would best be described as which of the following?

3. According to one rumor, female axis agents were sent to the allies with what?

4. The use of meaningless and tedious tasks as hazing would best be described as which of the following?

5. At the beginning of World War II, aerial combat was regarded as exemplifying what obsolescent ideal?

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