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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. American's believed that what typically American resource would allow them to win the war?
(a) Industry.
(b) Individualism.
(c) Improvisation.
(d) Know-how.

2. What was done in England to frustrate a potential invading force?
(a) Streets were interrupted by large barricades.
(b) Certain unmarked fields were filled with land mines.
(c) Roadway signs and building addresses were removed.
(d) Every male citizen was issued a rifle.

3. Which of the following is one major type of resource that American citizens were deprived of during the war?
(a) Meats.
(b) Exotic foods.
(c) Tea.
(d) Wood for construction.

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

5. How common was the use of alcohol as an anodyne?
(a) Frequent.
(b) Ubiquitous.
(c) Rare.
(d) Uncommon.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that American soldiers were usually portrayed by the media?

3. Allegedly, agents working for the axis spread what rumor?

4. In general, why was the stereotyping of enemy forces condoned and encouraged?

5. What was one of the causes of the lack of quality in the media and other outlets during the war?

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