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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3, Killing and Physical Distance: From a Distance You Don't Look Anything Like a Friend: Chapter 7, Killing at Sexual Range: | Section 4, An Anatomy of Killing: All Factors Considered: Chapter 1, The Demands of Authority: Milgram and the Military.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the study cited by Grossman at the end of Chapter 5, what stimulus was applied to test dogs?
(a) Rotten food.
(b) Electric shocks.
(c) Loud noises.
(d) Extreme cold.

2. In Chapter 7, what does Grossman cite as a powerful examine of of link between violence and sex in popular culture?
(a) Miami Vice.
(b) Girls-with-guns videos.
(c) Russ Meyer pictures.
(d) Dead teenager slasher films.

3. Which of the following is not a sign of psychological trauma discussed in Chapter 1?
(a) Fatigue States.
(b) Character Disorders.
(c) Sporadic Violence.
(d) Obsessional and Compulsive States.

4. According to Grossman in Chapter 3, what is the immediate reaction to killing from a soldier?
(a) Euphoria.
(b) Denial.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Depression.

5. In regards to war, what group of people does Grossman say in Chapter 1 is most distanced in their decision-making?
(a) Politicians.
(b) Generals.
(c) Petty officers.
(d) Contractors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did military analysts in World War II predict about the result of civilian bombings?

2. During World War I, what was the favored weapon of American servicemen for killing enemy combatants?

3. In Chapter 4, what World War II battle does Grossman cite as an example of hunger deciding combat?

4. According to Grossman in Chapter 1, why is it easy for the wealthy to oppress the poor without feeling guilt?

5. According to Grossman in Chapter 7, how long can guilt over killing last?

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