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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Casualties among bombers crews would best be described as which of the following?
(a) High.
(b) Non-existent.
(c) Low.
(d) Negligible.

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

3. What was Ernie Pyle's profession?
(a) Junior officer.
(b) Senior enlisted serviceman.
(c) Journalist.
(d) Author.

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

5. The frequency of prostitution and ephemeral romantic relationships would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Almost non-existent.
(b) Rare.
(c) Infrequent.
(d) Constant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the technologically advanced bombsight used by American bombers?

2. What term does the author not use as an example of vocabulary intended to demean enlisted men?

3. According to the author, what was the unstated purpose of the use of inveterate profanity?

4. According to the author, most of the well-known novels about WWII are really about what?

5. The rumor about German sympathizers conveying intelligence to the enemy suggested that they were relaying what type of information?

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