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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Heavy drinking and womanizing caused problems for the army in what area?
(a) Morale.
(b) Health.
(c) Organization.
(d) Discipline.

2. What types of bombers were believed to be key to the war-effort?
(a) Medium bombers.
(b) Heavy bombers.
(c) Fighter-bombers.
(d) Jet-propelled bombers.

3. According to one rumor, female axis agents were sent to the allies with what?
(a) Poison lipstick.
(b) Bombs.
(c) Concealable radios.
(d) Venereal diseases.

4. What was one of the most routine ways that enlisted men dealt with the hazing they received from officers?
(a) By insulting officers openly.
(b) By fighting amongst themselves.
(c) By complaining to higher ranking officers.
(d) By sabotaging the officers' interests.

5. According to the author, rumors are best described as fulfilling what role?
(a) Acting as entertainment.
(b) Filling gaps in information.
(c) Consoling soldiers.
(d) Being a distraction from the war.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Talismans were believed to perform what function?

3. Casualties among bombers crews would best be described as which of the following?

4. The author suggests that combat training replaces what other activity typical for young men?

5. American's believed that what typically American resource would allow them to win the war?

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