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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the name of the technologically advanced bombsight used by American bombers?
(a) Macintire.
(b) Pauling.
(c) McCellan.
(d) Norden.

3. Chapter 10 centers around the common soldier's perception of what characteristic of the war?
(a) The technology used in it.
(b) Its progress.
(c) Its ideological nature.
(d) Its diplomatic nature.

4. The author states that it was common for the media to suggest that individual soldiers died for what reason?
(a) Because of minor mistakes and chance events.
(b) Due to his own failings.
(c) To defeat Socialism.
(d) The defense of liberty.

5. According to one rumor, what substance was added to food served to servicemen?
(a) Saltpeter.
(b) Wax.
(c) Petrol.
(d) Sulfur.

Short Answer Questions

1. Japanese troops were typically stereotyped as being what?

2. What is one reason given for why rumors were started?

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

4. How important was a rumor's accuracy and predictive success for its tendency to spread?

5. At the beginning of World War II, aerial combat was regarded as exemplifying what obsolescent ideal?

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