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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Julian Maclaren-Ross discussed in the book?
(a) He committed almost no blunders.
(b) He committed many blunders.
(c) He created precision bombing doctrine.
(d) He denounced precision bombing doctrine.

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

3. Most hazing would best be described as what?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Doctrinal.
(c) Creative.
(d) Tedious.

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

5. Which of the following qualities of warfare does the author NOT suggest to be a contributing factor in military blunders?
(a) Chaos.
(b) Fluidity.
(c) Ruthlessness.
(d) Vastness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rumors about the axis frequently dealt with what subject?

2. What was one of the most routine ways that enlisted men dealt with the hazing they received from officers?

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

4. Japanese troops were typically stereotyped as being what?

5. How did much of the American public react to initial reports of violence, chaos and casualty figures?

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