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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) Non-existent.
(b) High.
(c) Low.
(d) Negligible.

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

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

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

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that most contemporaneous war histories depicted military blunders?
(a) Rare.
(b) Funny.
(c) Costly.
(d) Benign.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one way that the military controlled the reports of blunders coming from embedded reporters?

2. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are best described as being which of the following?

3. The frequency of prostitution and ephemeral romantic relationships would best be described as which of the following?

4. Copies of the New Testament were frequently altered in what way?

5. When did heavy drinking begin for most conscripts?

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