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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are driving what sort of vehicle?
(a) Motorcycles.
(b) A tank.
(c) A half-track.
(d) A jeep.

2. Which of the following is not a concept that the iconic pre-war image in Chapter 1 is said to convey?
(a) Mobility.
(b) Vitality.
(c) Military readiness.
(d) Military strength.

3. The author suggests that most people prefer to feel that their lives have what?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Contentment.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Purpose.

4. The author suggests that before the outbreak of war, the American military was prepared for what type of performance?
(a) Light duty.
(b) Extended duty.
(c) Rapid deployment.
(d) Heavy duty.

5. Casualties among bombers crews would best be described as which of the following?
(a) High.
(b) Low.
(c) Negligible.
(d) Non-existent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following qualities of warfare does the author NOT suggest to be a contributing factor in military blunders?

3. Soldiers in their thirties were often called what?

4. How old were the youngest soldiers fielded by the axis during the war?

5. What was one way that the military controlled the reports of blunders coming from embedded reporters?

(see the answer key)

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