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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Soldiers in their thirties were often called what?
(a) Gramps.
(b) Pop.
(c) Old man.
(d) Grizzly.

2. How did much of the American public react to initial reports of violence, chaos and casualty figures?
(a) They were appalled.
(b) They ignored them.
(c) They were uninterested.
(d) They refused to believe them.

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

4. According to the author, what belief is typical of younger soldiers and not of older soldiers?
(a) They are the best soldiers in the war.
(b) They will almost certainly die.
(c) They will survive.
(d) They do not matter.

5. Americans believed that heavy bombers had what quality?
(a) Stealth.
(b) Perfect accuracy.
(c) Unlimited mobility.
(d) Invincibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, rumors are best described as fulfilling what role?

2. According to the author, what was the last war in which soldiers were at least theoretically thought of as unique individuals with distinct identities?

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

4. The author compares military training to which of the following?

5. Ernie Pyle was notable for taking great pains in his writing to list what?

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