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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Americans believed that heavy bombers had what quality?
(a) Stealth.
(b) Perfect accuracy.
(c) Unlimited mobility.
(d) Invincibility.

2. At the beginning of World War II, aerial combat was regarded as exemplifying what obsolescent ideal?
(a) Honor.
(b) Chivalry.
(c) Dueling.
(d) Single combat.

3. "Accentuate the positive" describes a media strategy to do what?
(a) Write in a positive way.
(b) Emphasize American successes.
(c) Keep American's thoroughly informed.
(d) Deny cover ups and scandals.

4. What drink were Royal Navy servicemen issued with?
(a) Gin.
(b) Rum.
(c) Schnapps.
(d) Whiskey.

5. According to the author, what was the unstated purpose of the use of inveterate profanity?
(a) To create camaraderie between officers and enlisted men.
(b) To demean enlisted men.
(c) To differentiate officers and enlisted men.
(d) To set officers apart since only they could use it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Heavy drinking and womanizing caused problems for the army in what area?

2. What type of story is specifically cite as being very likely to be reported by mainstream media of the era?

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

4. According to one rumor, female axis agents were sent to the allies with what?

5. In the American armed services, the term "chickenshit" referred to what?

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