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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The rumor about German sympathizers conveying intelligence to the enemy suggested that they were relaying what type of information?
(a) Artillery locations.
(b) Troop movements.
(c) Troop locations.
(d) Air strike flight plans.

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

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that American soldiers were usually portrayed by the media?
(a) Happy.
(b) Successful.
(c) Constructive.
(d) Experienced.

4. How common was the use of alcohol as an anodyne?
(a) Frequent.
(b) Rare.
(c) Ubiquitous.
(d) Uncommon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hazing occurred at what levels within the American military?

2. Which of the following is NOT one way that soldiers perceived of the war?

3. According to the author, most of the well-known novels about WWII are really about what?

4. How did advertisers and other companies think of the war?

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

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