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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was the self-image of an individual soldier treated?
(a) With contempt.
(b) As a nuisance.
(c) As being totally irrelevant.
(d) With interest only from his squad mates.

2. The author suggests that before the outbreak of war, the American military was prepared for what type of performance?
(a) Light duty.
(b) Extended duty.
(c) Rapid deployment.
(d) Heavy duty.

3. What was done in England to frustrate a potential invading force?
(a) Certain unmarked fields were filled with land mines.
(b) Streets were interrupted by large barricades.
(c) Every male citizen was issued a rifle.
(d) Roadway signs and building addresses were removed.

4. How closely did the official and public media outlets coordinate their coverage?
(a) They communicated only occasionally.
(b) They competed with each other.
(c) They had no coordination.
(d) They colluded closely together.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the technologically advanced bombsight used by American bombers?

2. Throughout Chapter 6, the author describes enlisted men as being which of the following?

3. According to the author, rumors are best described as fulfilling what role?

4. According to the author, what was the unstated purpose of the use of inveterate profanity?

5. What factor does the author cite as being the most important in causing one force to misidentify another?

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