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

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

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

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

5. Throughout Chapter 6, the author describes enlisted men as being which of the following?
(a) Faceless.
(b) Ignorant.
(c) Poor.
(d) Pitiable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even with advanced bombsights, bombs would routinely land how far away from their targets?

2. Which of the following is not a concept that the iconic pre-war image in Chapter 1 is said to convey?

3. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are driving what sort of vehicle?

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

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

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