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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the stereotype about Chinese troops, they could survive indefinitely if provided with what?
(a) Soy bean rations.
(b) Dry noodles.
(c) A handful of rice a day.
(d) Dog meat.

3. According to the author, the hazing of enlisted men by officers would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Official policy.
(b) Uncommon.
(c) Pervasive.
(d) Rare.

4. One rumor suggested that German sympathizers used what animal to convey intelligence to the enemy?
(a) Goats.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Cows.
(d) Chickens.

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

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. How did most Americans regard Pearl Harbor?

3. How common was sexual intercourse as an anodyne compared with drinking?

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

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

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