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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Even with advanced bombsights, bombs would routinely land how far away from their targets?
(a) Thousands of yards.
(b) Hundreds of feet.
(c) Miles.
(d) Hundreds of yards.

2. According to the author, what was the last war in which soldiers were at least theoretically thought of as unique individuals with distinct identities?
(a) World War I.
(b) The American Civil War.
(c) The Spanish-American War.
(d) The Crimean War.

3. The frequency of prostitution and ephemeral romantic relationships would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Almost non-existent.
(b) Infrequent.
(c) Rare.
(d) Constant.

4. Italians were considered to prefer which of the following to war?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) Women.
(d) The high-life.

5. According to the author, before the outbreak of war, what did Americans expect their military performance to be like?
(a) A good record, mostly of victories.
(b) An unbroken series of hard-fought victories.
(c) A defensive struggle.
(d) A short series of easy victories.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, what are the soldiers towing?

2. The author suggests that combat training replaces what other activity typical for young men?

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

4. According to one rumor, what substance was added to food served to servicemen?

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

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