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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were military blunders usually treated in official reports?
(a) They were censored.
(b) They were meticulously analyzed.
(c) They were omitted or distorted.
(d) They were filed confidentially.

2. Rumors about the axis frequently dealt with what subject?
(a) Their superior weaponry.
(b) Their atrocities.
(c) Their combat prowess.
(d) Their tenacity.

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

4. How did most Americans regard Pearl Harbor?
(a) As a normal combat engagement.
(b) As a well-executed attack.
(c) As the typical type of battle to be expected.
(d) As an aberration.

5. Talismans were believed to perform what function?
(a) Protect the soldier in combat.
(b) Allow the soldier to recover from wounds.
(c) Bring the soldier luck.
(d) Give the soldier physical strength.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. According to the author, what was the last war in which soldiers were at least theoretically thought of as unique individuals with distinct identities?

4. The author suggests that in warfare, blunders are how common?

5. According to the author, what belief is typical of younger soldiers and not of older soldiers?

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