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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 15.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are best described as being which of the following?
(a) Experienced.
(b) Determined.
(c) Tired.
(d) Young.
2. Casualties among bombers crews would best be described as which of the following?
(a) High.
(b) Non-existent.
(c) Negligible.
(d) Low.
3. What was one of the causes of the lack of quality in the media and other outlets during the war?
(a) Censorship.
(b) Lack of skilled editors.
(c) Uniformity.
(d) Lack of manpower.
4. According to the author, real exposure to warfare had what effect on the beliefs of individual soldiers?
(a) It caused them to become even more fervent.
(b) It caused them to doubt their leaders.
(c) It rid them of their hopes and fears.
(d) It dispelled their illusions of meaning.
5. Citizens were considered subversive if they did not participate in what efforts?
(a) Recycling.
(b) Supporting the troops.
(c) Home gardening.
(d) Donating metal for munitions.
Short Answer Questions
1. How common was the use of alcohol as an anodyne?
2. Hazing occurred at what levels within the American military?
3. Which of the following best describes what the author believes about the US media's depiction of warfare?
4. How were most economies organized after the war began?
5. How did much of the American public react to initial reports of violence, chaos and casualty figures?
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