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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Talismans were believed to perform what function?
(a) Give the soldier physical strength.
(b) Allow the soldier to recover from wounds.
(c) Bring the soldier luck.
(d) Protect the soldier in combat.

2. One rumor suggested that German sympathizers used what animal to convey intelligence to the enemy?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Cows.
(c) Goats.
(d) Chickens.

3. 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) Lofty ideals.
(d) Necessary sacrifices.

4. Citizens were considered subversive if they did not participate in what efforts?
(a) Home gardening.
(b) Recycling.
(c) Donating metal for munitions.
(d) Supporting the troops.

5. Media outlets were concerned with the esprit de corps in what areas?
(a) In headquarters.
(b) Abroad.
(c) At the front and at home.
(d) In Europe only.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT one of the things that the author states to have been almost totally marred by high-mindedness during the war?

2. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, what are the soldiers towing?

3. What type of magazine was Horizon?

4. How did the media handle the worst aspects of the war?

5. What was Ernie Pyle's profession?

(see the answer key)

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