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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Most hazing would best be described as what?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Doctrinal.
(c) Creative.
(d) Tedious.

2. Soldiers were often not given what type of information?
(a) Their division.
(b) Their orders.
(c) Their location.
(d) Their Captain's name.

3. According to the author, what belief is typical of younger soldiers and not of older soldiers?
(a) They do not matter.
(b) They are the best soldiers in the war.
(c) They will almost certainly die.
(d) They will survive.

4. Hazing occurred at what levels within the American military?
(a) At the middle levels only.
(b) At the low-levels only.
(c) At the middle and upper levels.
(d) At all levels.

5. According to one rumor, what substance was added to food served to servicemen?
(a) Petrol.
(b) Wax.
(c) Saltpeter.
(d) Sulfur.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author suggests that combat training replaces what other activity typical for young men?

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

3. According to one rumor, female axis agents were sent to the allies with what?

4. Americans believed that heavy bombers had what quality?

5. Which of the following does the author not list as a cause of the increasing lack of individuality with which solders were treated?

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