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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, what was the typical age of a soldier for the allies in WWII?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Nineteen.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Twenty-two.

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

3. At the beginning of World War II, aerial combat was regarded as exemplifying what obsolescent ideal?
(a) Dueling.
(b) Chivalry.
(c) Honor.
(d) Single combat.

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

5. According to the author, what was the unstated purpose of the use of inveterate profanity?
(a) To differentiate officers and enlisted men.
(b) To create camaraderie between officers and enlisted men.
(c) To demean enlisted men.
(d) To set officers apart since only they could use it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drink did American troops generally prefer?

2. Italians were considered to prefer which of the following to war?

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

4. Allegedly, agents working for the axis spread what rumor?

5. Throughout Chapter 6, the author describes enlisted men as being which of the following?

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