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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The media presented a view wherein the suffering of the nation's citizenry was linked to what?
(a) The enemy's aggression.
(b) A grand strategy.
(c) Necessary sacrifices.
(d) Lofty ideals.

2. Which of the following is NOT a major media type that supported the predominant media sources?
(a) Film.
(b) Public Address.
(c) Books.
(d) Magazines.

3. How did the military handle blunders that resulted in casualties?
(a) By ignoring them.
(b) By covering them up.
(c) By attributing them to enemy action.
(d) By paying double insurance to grieving families.

4. Why does the author regard the deprivation of soldiers as unremarkable?
(a) They always face deprivation in any war.
(b) They are used to deprivations and wouldn't notice them.
(c) They enjoy a simple lifestyle.
(d) They are unimportant in the grand scheme.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What nation does the author believe to have military training particularly suited to the comparison that he draws?

5. What drink did American troops generally prefer?

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