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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term does the author not use as an example of vocabulary intended to demean enlisted men?
(a) Pup tent.
(b) Stray.
(c) Dog tags.
(d) Dogface.

2. How did the American media react to the image of many conscripts being drunkards?
(a) They tried to counter it.
(b) They tried to cover it up.
(c) They reported it gleefully.
(d) They ignored it.

3. According to the author, what was the unstated purpose of the use of inveterate profanity?
(a) To create camaraderie between officers and enlisted men.
(b) To set officers apart since only they could use it.
(c) To differentiate officers and enlisted men.
(d) To demean enlisted men.

4. How old were axis soldiers compared to allied soldiers?
(a) About the same age.
(b) No accurate records exist for the axis.
(c) Slightly younger.
(d) Slightly older.

5. According to the author, the hazing of enlisted men by officers would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Uncommon.
(b) Rare.
(c) Pervasive.
(d) Official policy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the American armed services, the term "chickenshit" referred to what?

4. The author suggests that in warfare, blunders are how common?

5. What was one way that the military controlled the reports of blunders coming from embedded reporters?

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