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

2. How important was a rumor's accuracy and predictive success for its tendency to spread?
(a) Success was not important at all.
(b) Success usually ended a rumor.
(c) Success was crucially important.
(d) Success was usually ignored.

3. The author compares military training to which of the following?
(a) Public school.
(b) The classic Greek gymnasium.
(c) Police force training.
(d) A crucible.

4. Copies of the New Testament were frequently altered in what way?
(a) By adding a steel backing to them.
(b) By tearing out the book of Acts.
(c) By replacing their covers with canvas.
(d) By dyeing the pages red.

5. Compared with the enlisted men, officers would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Entitled.
(b) Cowardly.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ernie Pyle's profession?

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

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

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

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

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