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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the state of the global economy before the war began?
(a) Recession.
(b) Steady growth.
(c) Boom.
(d) Depression.

2. Overall, the media coverage of the war would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Deceitful.
(b) Homogeneous.
(c) Inadequate.
(d) Random.

3. According to the author, most of the well-known novels about WWII are really about what?
(a) Petty hazing.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Officers.
(d) Discipline.

4. Which of the following was a predominant source of media during World War II?
(a) Radio.
(b) Print Advertisements.
(c) Flyers and handbills.
(d) Public Address.

5. What was Ernie Pyle's profession?
(a) Junior officer.
(b) Author.
(c) Senior enlisted serviceman.
(d) Journalist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other outlets are specifically cited in Chapter 13 for adopting the tone and texture of official media?

2. Why does the author regard the deprivation of soldiers as unremarkable?

3. What practice became popular at home during the war?

4. When did heavy drinking begin for most conscripts?

5. How was the self-image of an individual soldier treated?

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