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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. The frequency of prostitution and ephemeral romantic relationships would best be described as which of the following?
(a) Rare.
(b) Almost non-existent.
(c) Constant.
(d) Infrequent.

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

3. Americans believed that heavy bombers had what quality?
(a) Invincibility.
(b) Unlimited mobility.
(c) Stealth.
(d) Perfect accuracy.

4. What drink did American troops generally prefer?
(a) Bourban.
(b) Gin.
(c) Rum.
(d) Whiskey.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of World War II, aerial combat was regarded as exemplifying what obsolescent ideal?

2. Which of the following is not a concept that the iconic pre-war image in Chapter 1 is said to convey?

3. The airman discussed in one example of military blunders, and who was killed by English soldiers, belonged to what allied nation?

4. In the iconic pre-war image discussed in Chapter 1, the soldiers are driving what sort of vehicle?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Americans expect their participation in WWII to be like?

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

4. Once they were in the war, how did Americans believe they could win it?

5. How and why did military and public authorities react to stereotyping of enemy forces?

6. What beliefs did American have about the Japanese going into the war, and how did those beliefs change?

7. What does the term "chickenshit" mean?

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

9. How did soldiers think about women most of the time?

10. What beliefs do younger soldiers typically have that older soldiers do not?

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