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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author suggests that before the outbreak of war, the American military was prepared for what type of performance?
(a) Extended duty.
(b) Light duty.
(c) Rapid deployment.
(d) Heavy duty.

2. Soldiers in their thirties were often called what?
(a) Gramps.
(b) Pop.
(c) Grizzly.
(d) Old man.

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

4. Soldiers were often not given what type of information?
(a) Their Captain's name.
(b) Their orders.
(c) Their location.
(d) Their division.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ernie Pyle's profession?

2. The author suggests that combat training replaces what other activity typical for young men?

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

4. Even with advanced bombsights, bombs would routinely land how far away from their targets?

5. Which of the following is not a concept that the iconic pre-war image in Chapter 1 is said to convey?

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