Bellringer: March 13, 1942: U.S. Army Launches K-9 Corps

What was the primary role of the Quartermaster Corps (QMC) of the United States Army in 1942?

• To provide psychological comfort to soldiers

• To train dogs for the newly established War Dog Program

• To carry messages along the complex network of trenches

• To oversee the movement of the U.S. Army

Which famous dog emerged from World War I and made the German Shepherd breed well-known?

• Chips

• Balto

• Rin Tin Tin

• Lassie

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How many breeds of dogs were initially accepted into the K-9 Corps?

• Over 30 breeds

• 7 breeds

• 4 breeds

• 12 breeds

Which of the following breeds was NOT mentioned as part of the narrowed down list for the K-9 Corps?

• Belgian sheep dogs

• Doberman Pinschers

• Golden Retrievers

• Siberian Huskies

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What was the name of the top canine hero of World War II that served with the Army’s 3rd Infantry Division?

• Duke

• Chips

• Max

• Buddy

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For how long were members of the K-9 Corps trained?

• 3 to 6 weeks

• 8 to 12 weeks

• 1 to 2 months

• 6 to 9 months

What prevented Chips from receiving official commendation from the Army?

• He was injured in combat

• An Army policy preventing official commendation of animals

• The Silver Star was only for human soldiers

• The details of his service were classified

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How did dogs serve in World War I?

• They helped lost soldiers find their way back to their military groups/units

• They helped deliver messages, and gave psychological comfort to soldiers

• They helped carry ammunition to soldiers far from camp

• They alerted medical staff if soldiers were in need of help on the battlefield

How did Rin Tin Tin become famous?

• Newspapers

• Books

• Magazines

• Movies

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How many types or breeds of dogs does the U.S. Army K-9 Corps currently train?

• 4

• 7

• 9

• 30