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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a concept that the iconic pre-war image in Chapter 1 is said to convey?
(a) Military strength.
(b) Vitality.
(c) Mobility.
(d) Military readiness.

2. What factor does the author cite as being the most important in causing one force to misidentify another?
(a) The use of new battalion insignia.
(b) The use of camouflage.
(c) Differing nationalities.
(d) Differing service branches.

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

4. At the beginning of World War II, aerial combat was regarded as exemplifying what obsolescent ideal?
(a) Chivalry.
(b) Honor.
(c) Single combat.
(d) Dueling.

5. Casualties among bombers crews would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Low.
(b) Non-existent.
(c) High.
(d) Negligible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of bombers were believed to be key to the war-effort?

2. The author suggests that before the outbreak of war, the American military was prepared for what type of performance?

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

4. How did the military handle blunders that resulted in casualties?

5. How long did most Americans believe the war would last?

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