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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Japanese troops were typically stereotyped as being what?
(a) Courageous.
(b) Poor shots.
(c) Untrustworthy.
(d) Ignorant.

3. The author suggests that in warfare, blunders are how common?
(a) Rare.
(b) Extremely rare.
(c) Ubiquitous.
(d) Quite common.

4. The airman discussed in one example of military blunders, and who was killed by English soldiers, belonged to what allied nation?
(a) France.
(b) Morocco.
(c) Poland.
(d) Sweden.

5. The drinking among servicemen when alcohol was freely available would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Social.
(b) Jovial.
(c) Excessive.
(d) Reasonable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Compared with the enlisted men, officers would best be described as which of the following?

2. The use of meaningless and tedious tasks as hazing would best be described as which of the following?

3. What drink did German troops generally prefer?

4. What is one reason given for why rumors were started?

5. Which of the following qualities of warfare does the author NOT suggest to be a contributing factor in military blunders?

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