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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Allegedly, agents working for the axis spread what rumor?
(a) Soldiers' wives were unfaithful.
(b) German soldiers ate metal shavings with their food.
(c) The Oder river had never been crossed by an invading force.
(d) French women all bore venereal diseases.

4. The author suggests that combat training replaces what other activity typical for young men?
(a) Dating.
(b) Organized sports.
(c) Work.
(d) Education.

5. How old were axis soldiers compared to allied soldiers?
(a) Slightly younger.
(b) About the same age.
(c) Slightly older.
(d) No accurate records exist for the axis.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author suggests that most people prefer to feel that their lives have what?

2. The author states that most of the weapons issued to American armed forces suffered from what problems?

3. According to the author, what was the typical age of a soldier for the allies in WWII?

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

5. One rumor suggested that German sympathizers used what animal to convey intelligence to the enemy?

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