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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are driving what sort of vehicle?
(a) Motorcycles.
(b) A tank.
(c) A jeep.
(d) A half-track.

2. One rumor suggested that German sympathizers used what animal to convey intelligence to the enemy?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Goats.
(d) Cows.

3. How old were axis soldiers compared to allied soldiers?
(a) Slightly older.
(b) About the same age.
(c) No accurate records exist for the axis.
(d) Slightly younger.

4. According to the author, rumors are best described as fulfilling what role?
(a) Acting as entertainment.
(b) Being a distraction from the war.
(c) Filling gaps in information.
(d) Consoling soldiers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How common was sexual intercourse as an anodyne compared with drinking?

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

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that American soldiers were usually portrayed by the media?

4. What type of story is specifically cited as being unlikely to be reported by mainstream media of the era?

5. American's believed that what typically American resource would allow them to win the war?

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