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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Overall, the author believes that the political and media-based interpretation of the war was what?
(a) Detached from reality.
(b) Uninformed.
(c) Intentionally deceitful.
(d) Foolish.

2. In general, why was the stereotyping of enemy forces condoned and encouraged?
(a) To keep troops misinformed.
(b) To dehumanize the enemy.
(c) To improve morale.
(d) To provide a distraction.

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

4. According to the rumor about servicemen's food, why was a certain substance added to their food?
(a) To dampen their sexual ardor.
(b) To cause them to eat less.
(c) To drive them crazy in battle.
(d) To cause them to sleep less.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that American soldiers were usually portrayed by the media?
(a) Constructive.
(b) Experienced.
(c) Happy.
(d) Successful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Heavy drinking and womanizing caused problems for the army in what area?

2. Why did most media outlets adopts their reaction to the requirements placed on them?

3. German soldiers were typically stereotyped as being which of the following?

4. Casualties among bombers crews would best be described as which of the following?

5. "Accentuate the positive" describes a media strategy to do what?

(see the answer key)

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