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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The use of meaningless and tedious tasks as hazing would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Uncommon.
(b) Rare.
(c) Constant.
(d) Common.

2. The author states that most of the weapons issued to American armed forces suffered from what problems?
(a) They were obsolete.
(b) They were issued in insufficient numbers.
(c) They were poorly made.
(d) They were too expensive.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the things that American soldiers were told they were fighting for?
(a) Safety.
(b) Enfranchisement.
(c) Democracy.
(d) Freedom.

4. Which of the following qualities of warfare does the author NOT suggest to be a contributing factor in military blunders?
(a) Vastness.
(b) Fluidity.
(c) Chaos.
(d) Ruthlessness.

5. What drink were Royal Navy servicemen issued with?
(a) Rum.
(b) Gin.
(c) Schnapps.
(d) Whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The author suggests that combat training replaces what other activity typical for young men?

3. Overall, the media presented the war effort as being which of the following?

4. What conditions caused servicemen to set aside the preoccupation with women as objects of sexualized desire?

5. What type of story is specifically cited as being unlikely to be reported by mainstream media of the era?

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