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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who benefits from the war in Bardamu's estimation?
(a) The poor and the needy
(b) The military
(c) The rich and powerful
(d) The British Isles

2. Why is Bardamu's and Musyne's relationship complicated and difficult?
(a) Because Robinson often got in the way
(b) Because Musyne never had any money
(c) Because Musyne was really a German spy
(d) Because of Musyne's infidelities with the military officers

3. Where does Bardamu decide to travel to in Section 8?
(a) Britain
(b) Africa
(c) China
(d) America

4. What dangerous creatures does Bardamu attempt to fend off in Section 8?
(a) Wolves
(b) Lions
(c) Mosquitos
(d) Bears

5. As stated in Section 3, how is Robinson similar to Bardamu?
(a) They both come from the same hometown
(b) They both long to die in battle for their country
(c) They both have the same color eyes
(d) They both wish to flee the war

Short Answer Questions

1. What event is about to happen in world history, across Europe at the beginning of the book?

2. What do the soldiers have to do every month in order to get supplies?

3. Where does Bardamu decide to go?

4. Where does Lola come from?

5. What does the Mayor tell Robinson and Bardamu is the reason Noirceur is so peaceful?

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