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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT one way that soldiers perceived of the war?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Uncomfortable.
(c) Unjust.
(d) Inconvenient.

3. Which of the following is one major type of resource that American citizens were deprived of during the war?
(a) Meats.
(b) Exotic foods.
(c) Wood for construction.
(d) Tea.

4. What qualifications did reporters need in order to gain access to war zones?
(a) Compliance with military guidelines.
(b) Signed statements of confidentiality.
(c) Non German or Japanese heritage.
(d) Immediate family serving in the war.

5. Talismans were believed to perform what function?
(a) Give the soldier physical strength.
(b) Bring the soldier luck.
(c) Protect the soldier in combat.
(d) Allow the soldier to recover from wounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How completely did the mainstream media cover events of the war?

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

3. The author states that it was common for the media to suggest that individual soldiers died for what reason?

4. Why did most media outlets adopts their reaction to the requirements placed on them?

5. The use of meaningless and tedious tasks as hazing would best be described as which of the following?

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