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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author suggests that before the outbreak of war, the American military was prepared for what type of performance?
(a) Extended duty.
(b) Light duty.
(c) Rapid deployment.
(d) Heavy duty.

2. Which of the following does the author not list as a cause of the increasing lack of individuality with which solders were treated?
(a) Military training.
(b) Constant flow of reinforcements.
(c) Huge numbers of casualties.
(d) The ideological nature of the war.

3. In general, why was the stereotyping of enemy forces condoned and encouraged?
(a) To dehumanize the enemy.
(b) To provide a distraction.
(c) To keep troops misinformed.
(d) To improve morale.

4. How common was the use of alcohol as an anodyne?
(a) Frequent.
(b) Uncommon.
(c) Rare.
(d) Ubiquitous.

5. How completely did the mainstream media cover events of the war?
(a) They tried hard to tell the whole story.
(b) They covered only a small part of the story.
(c) Their coverage was irregular and random.
(d) They covered small pieces from all sides of the story.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the average soldiers believe about the meaning of the war?

2. How did advertisers and other companies think of the war?

3. The rumor about German sympathizers conveying intelligence to the enemy suggested that they were relaying what type of information?

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

5. Most hazing would best be described as what?

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