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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Copies of the New Testament were frequently altered in what way?
(a) By adding a steel backing to them.
(b) By dyeing the pages red.
(c) By tearing out the book of Acts.
(d) By replacing their covers with canvas.

2. How did most Americans regard Pearl Harbor?
(a) As the typical type of battle to be expected.
(b) As a well-executed attack.
(c) As an aberration.
(d) As a normal combat engagement.

3. 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) Experienced.
(d) Determined.

4. How long did most Americans believe the war would last?
(a) Three years.
(b) A few months.
(c) A year.
(d) Six months.

5. According to the author, what was the typical age of a soldier for the allies in WWII?
(a) Nineteen.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Twenty-two.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are driving what sort of vehicle?

2. What nation does the author believe to have military training particularly suited to the comparison that he draws?

3. How were military blunders usually treated in official reports?

4. What is unusual about the friendly-fire incident discussed in Chapter 2 and illustrated on page 18?

5. What are the "Unread Books" to which Chapter 5's title alludes?

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