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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author compares military training to which of the following?
(a) The classic Greek gymnasium.
(b) Public school.
(c) A crucible.
(d) Police force training.

2. The author states that most of the weapons issued to American armed forces suffered from what problems?
(a) They were obsolete.
(b) They were too expensive.
(c) They were issued in insufficient numbers.
(d) They were poorly made.

3. The author suggests that most people prefer to feel that their lives have what?
(a) Contentment.
(b) Excitement.
(c) Purpose.
(d) Happiness.

4. In the American armed services, the term "chickenshit" referred to what?
(a) The response of enlisted men to hazing.
(b) Hazing of enlisted by officers.
(c) Complaining among the enlisted men.
(d) Official disciplinary action.

5. Italians were considered to prefer which of the following to war?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Diplomacy.
(c) Women.
(d) The high-life.

Short Answer Questions

1. The presentation of the war by state and public media is best described as which of the following?

2. How long did most Americans believe the war would last?

3. What drink did German troops generally prefer?

4. One rumor suggested that German sympathizers used what animal to convey intelligence to the enemy?

5. Most hazing would best be described as what?

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