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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 15.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are best described as being which of the following?
(a) Young.
(b) Tired.
(c) Determined.
(d) Experienced.
2. Contrary to the media's presentation, the author believed that most allied victories were due to what factors?
(a) Luck and boldness.
(b) Air power and individual leadership.
(c) Skill and courage.
(d) Mass production and good strategy.
3. Talismans were believed to perform what function?
(a) Bring the soldier luck.
(b) Protect the soldier in combat.
(c) Give the soldier physical strength.
(d) Allow the soldier to recover from wounds.
4. Which of the following was a predominant source of media during World War II?
(a) Public Address.
(b) Flyers and handbills.
(c) Radio.
(d) Print Advertisements.
5. What types of bombers were believed to be key to the war-effort?
(a) Heavy bombers.
(b) Jet-propelled bombers.
(c) Fighter-bombers.
(d) Medium bombers.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did advertisers and other companies think of the war?
2. Overall, the author believes that the political and media-based interpretation of the war was what?
3. What type of story is specifically cited as being unlikely to be reported by mainstream media of the era?
4. What drink did American troops generally prefer?
5. Later in the war, the media presented most allied victories as triumphs over what forces?
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