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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The author suggests that in warfare, blunders are how common?
(a) Ubiquitous.
(b) Extremely rare.
(c) Rare.
(d) Quite common.

3. The frequency of prostitution and ephemeral romantic relationships would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Almost non-existent.
(b) Infrequent.
(c) Constant.
(d) Rare.

4. The drinking among servicemen when alcohol was freely available would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Jovial.
(b) Reasonable.
(c) Excessive.
(d) Social.

5. What was one of the most routine ways that enlisted men dealt with the hazing they received from officers?
(a) By sabotaging the officers' interests.
(b) By insulting officers openly.
(c) By complaining to higher ranking officers.
(d) By fighting amongst themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of story is specifically cited as being unlikely to be reported by mainstream media of the era?

2. Which of the following qualities of warfare does the author NOT suggest to be a contributing factor in military blunders?

3. Which of the following does the author not list as a cause of the increasing lack of individuality with which solders were treated?

4. Media outlets were concerned with the esprit de corps in what areas?

5. When did heavy drinking begin for most conscripts?

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