On Killing Test | Final Test - Medium

Dave Grossman (author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 153 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

On Killing Test | Final Test - Medium

Dave Grossman (author)
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 153 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were tours of duty different in Vietnam compared to other wars?
(a) Tours were 24 months instead of 12.
(b) Tours were individual, not unit-based.
(c) Tours of duty were not voluntary.
(d) Tours could be anywhere, not only the capital.

2. As related in Chapter 6, which catalyzing event occurred to Calley's platoon the day before the My Lai massacre?
(a) Calley's wife divorced him.
(b) The platoon was ambushed by VC.
(c) The Golf of Tonkin incident occured.
(d) A soldier tripped a booby trap.

3. In Chapter 3, what does Grossman delineate as a voice of authority in modern youth killing?
(a) Peers.
(b) Media.
(c) Parents.
(d) Gang leaders.

4. Which of the following is not a category of atrocity listed in Chapter 1?
(a) Gray.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

5. According to Grossman in Chapter 6, why is a suicide bomber more effective than a traditional shooter?
(a) He is less conspicuous.
(b) He can kill more victims before dying.
(c) He cannot retreat.
(d) He will not lose his weapon.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 2, what is a socially humiliating act regarding modern media?

2. In Chapter 5, how does Grossman describe natural warriors' attitudes toward less aggressive colleagues?

3. What does Grossman credit with reducing the number of homicides in America in Chapter 1?

4. What unacceptable practice was included in military training in 1975?

5. According to Grossman in Chapter 4, who is manipulating the wills of American youth without their consent?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Grossman in Chapter 3, how can PTSD be treated effectively?

2. How does Grossman explain murder-suicide in terms of the killing process in Chapter 2?

3. What are the defining characteristics of a natural warrior?

4. What examples from Chapter 6 illustrate a problematic relationship with women in the military?

5. What are the three categories of atrocity as delineated in Chapter 1?

6. What changes have occurred in recent years to mitigate the psychiatric casualties of Vietnam?

7. What separates a natural warrior from a psychopath?

8. What factors traditionally assist in rationalization and acceptance after combat?

9. In Chapter 6, what factors contribute to a soldier's decision to kill in the chart presented and discussed?

10. How did John Foster rationalize killing a VC in Chapter 1?

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