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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old were axis soldiers compared to allied soldiers?
(a) Slightly younger.
(b) About the same age.
(c) Slightly older.
(d) No accurate records exist for the axis.

2. Talismans were believed to perform what function?
(a) Allow the soldier to recover from wounds.
(b) Protect the soldier in combat.
(c) Bring the soldier luck.
(d) Give the soldier physical strength.

3. A blunder that causes one force to misidentify another, whether it be friendly or hostile, is called what?
(a) An identification failure.
(b) A target acquisition error.
(c) An intel-reconnaissance failure.
(d) A recognition error.

4. Most proponents of precision bombing suggested that it be used to destroy what enemy targets?
(a) Fortifications.
(b) Industry.
(c) Civilian populations.
(d) Ground troops.

5. The author compares military training to which of the following?
(a) The classic Greek gymnasium.
(b) A crucible.
(c) Public school.
(d) Police force training.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did most Americans regard Pearl Harbor?

2. What are the "Unread Books" to which Chapter 5's title alludes?

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

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

5. According to the author, what belief is typical of younger soldiers and not of older soldiers?

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