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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) The classic Greek gymnasium.
(c) Public school.
(d) A crucible.

2. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are best described as being which of the following?
(a) Determined.
(b) Young.
(c) Experienced.
(d) Tired.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons that armies historically favored younger soldiers?
(a) They are aggressive.
(b) They are obedient.
(c) They are physically fit.
(d) They do not question the war's irrationality.

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

5. According to the author, what was the last war in which soldiers were at least theoretically thought of as unique individuals with distinct identities?
(a) The American Civil War.
(b) World War I.
(c) The Crimean War.
(d) The Spanish-American War.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nation does the author believe to have military training particularly suited to the comparison that he draws?

2. The rumor about German sympathizers conveying intelligence to the enemy suggested that they were relaying what type of information?

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

4. Soldiers were often not given what type of information?

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

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