Deck 16: Anybodys Son Will Do

Question 1

According to Captain Pingree, USMC, the enemy at Parris Island is ______.

A) other recruits
B) society
C) the drill instructor
D) cowardice

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The method of turning young men into soldiers is known as ______.

A) desensitization
B) combat
C) basic training
D) military obedience

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In modern societies, the transformation to soldier is best described as a ______.

A) societal immersion
B) religious conversion
C) confidential profession
D) hazardous anarchy

Answer 3

B

Question 4

According to the author, a sense of ______ is the key factor in enabling men to fight until their death.

A) patriotism
B) home
C) idealism
D) brotherhood

Question 5

The most important qualities teenagers bring to basic training are ______.

A) fitness and dispensability
B) aggression and self-confidence
C) independence and purpose
D) enthusiasm and naiveté

Question 6

Why do young civilians typically arrive at Parris Island late at night?

A) So they will be tired and disoriented.
B) The weather is too hazardous during the day.
C) Because their vision is keener at night.
D) So they can enhance administrative oversight.

Question 7

The key word men use to describe the basic training process is ______.

A) acceleration
B) motivation
C) socialization
D) identification

Question 8

How long are U.S. marines in basic training?

A) 3 weeks
B) 6 weeks
C) 11 weeks
D) 22 weeks

Question 9

Marching formations and wearing uniforms are two tactics used to enforce ______.

A) individuality
B) machismo
C) sense of self
D) brotherhood

Question 10

Which of the following is considered the most extreme act of submission during basic training?

A) physical exercise
B) marching formations
C) combat
D) inspections

Question 11

Describe the process of forming.

Question 12

Identify three elements of basic training.

Question 13

Elaborate on one reason the gulf between the military and the civilian worlds has widened.

Question 14

Discuss how basic training reinforces conformity and discourages individualism.

Question 15

Briefly describe how a "goat" may be used as an advantage in basic training.