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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, rumors are best described as fulfilling what role?
(a) Being a distraction from the war.
(b) Acting as entertainment.
(c) Filling gaps in information.
(d) Consoling soldiers.

2. According to the author, before the outbreak of war, what did Americans expect their military performance to be like?
(a) A defensive struggle.
(b) An unbroken series of hard-fought victories.
(c) A short series of easy victories.
(d) A good record, mostly of victories.

3. According to one rumor, female axis agents were sent to the allies with what?
(a) Venereal diseases.
(b) Bombs.
(c) Concealable radios.
(d) Poison lipstick.

4. How did most Americans regard Pearl Harbor?
(a) As an aberration.
(b) As a well-executed attack.
(c) As the typical type of battle to be expected.
(d) As a normal combat engagement.

5. What is one reason given for why rumors were started?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Malice.
(d) Stupidity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does the author not list as a cause of the increasing lack of individuality with which solders were treated?

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

3. The author suggests that before the outbreak of war, the American military was prepared for what type of performance?

4. How did much of the American public react to initial reports of violence, chaos and casualty figures?

5. A blunder that causes one force to misidentify another, whether it be friendly or hostile, is called what?

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