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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens on April 25, 1937?
(a) Orwell makes his escape.
(b) Orwell's unit is taken captive.
(c) The Fascists surrender.
(d) Orwell's unit is relieved.

2. Why do people prefer the Popular Army to the militia?
(a) It has better living conditions.
(b) It has a goal.
(c) It has better weapons.
(d) It is structured.

3. What kind of rodent do the soldiers begin to see everywhere?
(a) Mice.
(b) Gerbils.
(c) Rats.
(d) Hamsters.

4. What does someone steal from Orwell at Hotel Falcon?
(a) His wallet.
(b) His rifle.
(c) His pistol.
(d) His bible.

5. What two languages does Orwell speak fluently?
(a) English and German.
(b) Arabic and Russian.
(c) English and French.
(d) Spanish and French.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Orwell invited to transfer to at the end of Chapter 10?

2. What kind of enthusiasm does Orwell say is now flagging?

3. Where does the POUM travel to from Barbastro?

4. How does Orwell try to kill the fleeing Fascist?

5. What do the Republicans do with the Fascists' unexploded bombs?

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