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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the name of the technologically advanced bombsight used by American bombers?
(a) Norden.
(b) Pauling.
(c) Macintire.
(d) McCellan.

3. Copies of the New Testament were frequently altered in what way?
(a) By replacing their covers with canvas.
(b) By adding a steel backing to them.
(c) By tearing out the book of Acts.
(d) By dyeing the pages red.

4. What is unusual about the friendly-fire incident discussed in Chapter 2 and illustrated on page 18?
(a) No one was hurt.
(b) It was covered up.
(c) It is still denied by military officials to this day.
(d) The bombs were all duds.

5. What are the "Unread Books" to which Chapter 5's title alludes?
(a) The lives that dead soldiers never got to experience.
(b) The lack of interest most officers had for their men.
(c) The stories about secret military plans.
(d) The vague orders given to many officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are best described as being which of the following?

2. What was Ernie Pyle's profession?

3. What is one reason given for why rumors were started?

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

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

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