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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16 - 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, what belief is typical of younger soldiers and not of older soldiers?
(a) They will almost certainly die.
(b) They will survive.
(c) They are the best soldiers in the war.
(d) They do not matter.

2. What type of story is specifically cite as being very likely to be reported by mainstream media of the era?
(a) Biographies of individual soldiers.
(b) Reports from allied bombing raids.
(c) Detailed accounts of campaigns.
(d) Great victories.

3. What drink did German troops generally prefer?
(a) Bourban.
(b) Schnapps.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Gin.

4. How did most media outlets react to the requirements placed on them?
(a) They rarely complied.
(b) They accepted them grudgingly.
(c) They complied willingly.
(d) They secretly disobeyed them.

5. What other outlets are specifically cited in Chapter 13 for adopting the tone and texture of official media?
(a) Fiction and poetry.
(b) Public service announcements.
(c) Religious services.
(d) Movies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the physical quality of most literary works produced during the war?

2. In general, why was the stereotyping of enemy forces condoned and encouraged?

3. How common was the use of alcohol as an anodyne?

4. Americans believed that heavy bombers had what quality?

5. What term does the author not use as an example of vocabulary intended to demean enlisted men?

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