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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most soldiers believed that the meaning and purpose of the war was which of the following?
(a) Freedom.
(b) Defeating fascism.
(c) Nothing definable.
(d) Ideology.

2. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, what are the soldiers towing?
(a) A destroyed enemy vehicle.
(b) A light field-piece.
(c) Heavy artillery.
(d) Ammunition and supplies.

3. Soldiers in their thirties were often called what?
(a) Gramps.
(b) Old man.
(c) Pop.
(d) Grizzly.

4. Americans believed that heavy bombers had what quality?
(a) Perfect accuracy.
(b) Unlimited mobility.
(c) Stealth.
(d) Invincibility.

5. When did heavy drinking begin for most conscripts?
(a) Stateside training.
(b) In France.
(c) On the transports.
(d) On their first leave while in Europe.

Short Answer Questions

1. The media tended to do what with negative reports from the war?

2. How common was the use of alcohol as an anodyne?

3. How old were axis soldiers compared to allied soldiers?

4. How long did most Americans believe the war would last?

5. According to the author, what was the typical age of a soldier for the allies in WWII?

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