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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Throughout Chapter 6, the author describes enlisted men as being which of the following?
(a) Poor.
(b) Faceless.
(c) Ignorant.
(d) Pitiable.

2. What drink did American troops generally prefer?
(a) Bourban.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Gin.
(d) Rum.

3. Heavy drinking and womanizing caused problems for the army in what area?
(a) Health.
(b) Morale.
(c) Organization.
(d) Discipline.

4. Which of the following best describes how commonly the media falsified war stories?
(a) Only when necessary to cover up a defeat.
(b) Almost never.
(c) Often, in order to confuse the enemy.
(d) Only when positive stories were lacking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The rumor about German sympathizers conveying intelligence to the enemy suggested that they were relaying what type of information?

2. The author compares military training to which of the following?

3. According to the author, what was the last war in which soldiers were at least theoretically thought of as unique individuals with distinct identities?

4. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are driving what sort of vehicle?

5. Allegedly, agents working for the axis spread what rumor?

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