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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states that most of the weapons issued to American armed forces suffered from what problems?
(a) They were issued in insufficient numbers.
(b) They were too expensive.
(c) They were poorly made.
(d) They were obsolete.

2. Even with advanced bombsights, bombs would routinely land how far away from their targets?
(a) Hundreds of feet.
(b) Miles.
(c) Thousands of yards.
(d) Hundreds of yards.

3. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, what are the soldiers towing?
(a) A light field-piece.
(b) Heavy artillery.
(c) A destroyed enemy vehicle.
(d) Ammunition and supplies.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did much of the American public react to initial reports of violence, chaos and casualty figures?

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

3. The presentation of the war by state and public media is best described as which of the following?

4. How did most Americans regard Pearl Harbor?

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

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