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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The compensation from the title of Chapter 15 refers to what?
(a) Pay for soldiers.
(b) Allied victories.
(c) The upside of excessive patriotism.
(d) Good things that came out of the war.

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

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

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the elements that the author states to be missing from most venues during the war?
(a) Excellence.
(b) Originality.
(c) Dissenting opinion.
(d) Distinctness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was a predominant source of media during World War II?

2. German soldiers were typically stereotyped as being which of the following?

3. The frequency of prostitution and ephemeral romantic relationships would best be described as which of the following?

4. What is one reason given for why rumors were started?

5. According to the author, what belief is typical of younger soldiers and not of older soldiers?

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