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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What types of bombers were believed to be key to the war-effort?
(a) Heavy bombers.
(b) Jet-propelled bombers.
(c) Fighter-bombers.
(d) Medium bombers.

2. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are driving what sort of vehicle?
(a) A jeep.
(b) A tank.
(c) Motorcycles.
(d) A half-track.

3. The airman discussed in one example of military blunders, and who was killed by English soldiers, belonged to what allied nation?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Poland.
(c) France.
(d) Morocco.

4. What was one way that the military controlled the reports of blunders coming from embedded reporters?
(a) Trickery.
(b) Threats.
(c) Bribery.
(d) Censorship.

5. 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) Military readiness.
(c) Mobility.
(d) Vitality.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were military blunders usually treated in official reports?

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

3. According to the author, before the outbreak of war, what did Americans expect their military performance to be like?

4. Most proponents of precision bombing suggested that it be used to destroy what enemy targets?

5. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, what are the soldiers towing?

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