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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One rumor suggested that German sympathizers used what animal to convey intelligence to the enemy?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Goats.
(c) Chickens.
(d) Cows.

2. According to the rumor about servicemen's food, why was a certain substance added to their food?
(a) To dampen their sexual ardor.
(b) To drive them crazy in battle.
(c) To cause them to sleep less.
(d) To cause them to eat less.

3. Throughout Chapter 6, the author describes enlisted men as being which of the following?
(a) Poor.
(b) Pitiable.
(c) Faceless.
(d) Ignorant.

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

5. Ernie Pyle was notable for taking great pains in his writing to list what?
(a) An individual's characteristics.
(b) Names of enlisted men.
(c) Place names.
(d) Medals and citations.

Short Answer Questions

1. A blunder that causes one force to misidentify another, whether it be friendly or hostile, is called what?

2. The drinking among servicemen when alcohol was freely available would best be described as which of the following?

3. How common was sexual intercourse as an anodyne compared with drinking?

4. According to the author, rumors are best described as fulfilling what role?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What sort of information is regularly denied to the common soldier?

2. What are the causes of the facelessness with with soldiers were treated in the second World War?

3. Why have nearly all nations historically favored younger soldiers?

4. What types of rumors are sometimes believed by both sides?

5. What qualities epitomized the American forces prior to their entry into WWII?

6. Why did many soldiers require an anodyne?

7. How and when was alcohol used as an anodyne?

8. According to the author, how common are military blunders and what are their causes?

9. What problems did the doctrine of precision bombing face?

10. According to the author, what is the result on the battlefield of the relatively young age of soldiers and the violence of warfare?

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