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1. "Paths of Glory" took a hard look at some of the madness that goes on at the higher levels of the military. During what war does the action occur?
2. Betrayal of one's comrades is one problem that a soldiere may encounter. Paul Newman starred in "The Rack" as a soldier who is accused of collaborating with the enemy. Who played his unforgiving father?
3. "Brainwashing" is another danger for a soldier. Laurence Harvey starred in "The Manchurian Candidate". What card was his "trigger"?
4. Another problem for the soldier is to escape when captured. "The Great Escape" is the best of the "escape" movies. Which of the following escaped successfully?
5. "Johnny Got His Gun" was an anti-war novel that dealt with the horror of being injured. It eventually became a movie. Who was the author of the novel?
6. An officer's responsibility for the death of the men under his command is another type of horror. Who had such a problem as the officer in charge in "Command Decision"?
7. War may often divide a family. In "Shenandoah", the American Civil War pits brother against brother and creates turbulence in the home. Who stars in the movie?
8. Within the military, a solder always faces the possibility of court martial for misconduct. Which of these movies dealt with that storyline?
9. War, of course, can be hell for the civilians who endure bombings and await news of their loved ones in combat. Who starred in the classic "Mrs. Miniver"?
10. The aftermath of war is often difficult for those who have seen combat. Who starred as a haunted "pawnbroker" in the movie of the same name?
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