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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the media, what is the state of the war?
(a) The war is being lost.
(b) Slow progress is made.
(c) A swift victory is expected.
(d) A victory is impossible.

2. Cpl. Marchal serves with what military units?
(a) The Republican Guard engineering brigade.
(b) The Moroccan Division.
(c) The 154th rifles.
(d) The 5th and 6th battalions.

3. What do the men of the squad think of Volpatte?
(a) They are jealous of his charmed life.
(b) They resent his status.
(c) They all look up to him.
(d) They think he is crazy.

4. Volpatte's compatriots oppose him when he criticizes what group?
(a) The medical staff.
(b) The civilians.
(c) The English enlisted men.
(d) The police.

5. What is Volpatte's condition when he is found?
(a) He is dead.
(b) He is insane.
(c) He is violently ill.
(d) He is wrapped in bloody bandages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was the veteran executed just prior to the events of Chapter 10?

2. According to Volpatte, how many shirkers are there in the depots?

3. Why do the gentlemen of the depot take care to avoid Volpatte?

4. Barque is described as being which of the following?

5. According to Cocon, how many villages has the squad quartered in?

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