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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rumors about the axis frequently dealt with what subject?
(a) Their superior weaponry.
(b) Their tenacity.
(c) Their atrocities.
(d) Their combat prowess.

2. German soldiers were typically stereotyped as being which of the following?
(a) Incredibly strong.
(b) Bloodthirsty berserkers.
(c) Extremely stealthy.
(d) Unthinkingly loyal.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the things that American soldiers were told they were fighting for?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Safety.
(c) Enfranchisement.
(d) Freedom.

4. In the American armed services, the term "chickenshit" referred to what?
(a) The response of enlisted men to hazing.
(b) Hazing of enlisted by officers.
(c) Complaining among the enlisted men.
(d) Official disciplinary action.

5. What is unusual about the friendly-fire incident discussed in Chapter 2 and illustrated on page 18?
(a) It was covered up.
(b) The bombs were all duds.
(c) It is still denied by military officials to this day.
(d) No one was hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did mainstream media outlets adopt the strategy of accentuating the positive?

2. What types of bombers were believed to be key to the war-effort?

3. According to the rumor about servicemen's food, why was a certain substance added to their food?

4. What drink did German troops generally prefer?

5. According to the author, real exposure to warfare had what effect on the beliefs of individual soldiers?

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