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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Allegedly, agents working for the axis spread what rumor?
(a) The Oder river had never been crossed by an invading force.
(b) Soldiers' wives were unfaithful.
(c) German soldiers ate metal shavings with their food.
(d) French women all bore venereal diseases.

2. What drink did American troops generally prefer?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Rum.
(c) Gin.
(d) Bourban.

3. The author suggests that disliked soldiers were more likely to be selected for what type of duty?
(a) Unimportant combat roles.
(b) Dangerous combat roles.
(c) Rear area duty.
(d) Meaningless tasks.

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

5. In general, why was the stereotyping of enemy forces condoned and encouraged?
(a) To provide a distraction.
(b) To improve morale.
(c) To dehumanize the enemy.
(d) To keep troops misinformed.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did heavy drinking begin for most conscripts?

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

3. What belief about the Japanese caused Americans to think that their war with Japan would end quickly?

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

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

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