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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Orwell describe as a tough looking youth of 26?
(a) A popular army member.
(b) A paratrooper.
(c) An Italian millitiaman.
(d) A German soldier.

2. What does Orwell say he originally came to Spain to do?
(a) Protest against war.
(b) Write newspaper articles.
(c) Write a book.
(d) Travel around the country.

3. Where does the POUM travel to from Barbastro?
(a) Sietamo.
(b) Madrid.
(c) Zaragoza.
(d) Alcubierre.

4. What kind of rifle does Orwell receive?
(a) An AK-47.
(b) An English marksman.
(c) A German Mauser.
(d) A Dutch Yoodle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the area between the trenches?

2. What do people start saying instead of Buenos dias?

3. What kind of weapons is the militia issued?

4. What language does Orwell say he speaks badly?

5. What war are the front lines in Zaragoza reminiscent of?

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