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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one reason given for why rumors were started?
(a) Stupidity.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Malice.

2. Copies of the New Testament were frequently altered in what way?
(a) By replacing their covers with canvas.
(b) By tearing out the book of Acts.
(c) By adding a steel backing to them.
(d) By dyeing the pages red.

3. Ernie Pyle was notable for taking great pains in his writing to list what?
(a) An individual's characteristics.
(b) Medals and citations.
(c) Place names.
(d) Names of enlisted men.

4. What was one way that the military controlled the reports of blunders coming from embedded reporters?
(a) Censorship.
(b) Threats.
(c) Trickery.
(d) Bribery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author suggests that before the outbreak of war, the American military was prepared for what type of performance?

2. Italians were considered to prefer which of the following to war?

3. What was the name of the technologically advanced bombsight used by American bombers?

4. The author states that most of the weapons issued to American armed forces suffered from what problems?

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

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