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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two, Chapters Eight through Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cobb return home?
(a) To go back to school.
(b) A funeral.
(c) To take care of his ill father.
(d) A wedding.

2. On what condition are the wounded allowed to leave Tanga?
(a) That they will not serve in the military again.
(b) The British agree to leave Tanga and never return.
(c) That they will return to England.
(d) The British pay a ransom.

3. What does Felix find out happens to Cyril?
(a) Cyril is stationed in Germany.
(b) Cyril leaves his wife.
(c) Cyril is killed in France.
(d) Cyril defects and goes to America.

4. What causes confusion the first night for Gabriel and Charis in France?
(a) Sex.
(b) Money.
(c) Family.
(d) War.

5. In Part Two, Chapter Five, how many soldiers remain on shore with Gabriel?
(a) 18.
(b) 42.
(c) 38.
(d) 76.

Short Answer Questions

1. At Amory's party, what are Amory and Felix arguing over?

2. Where does Smith send his family?

3. What is the African attitude towards the British landing?

4. Why are Gabriel and his men stranded at anchor for sixteen days?

5. The opening scene in the novel takes place:

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