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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can Eudore's five friends not make it to their real destination?
(a) The road washed out.
(b) It has been leveled by artillery.
(c) It turned into an army depot.
(d) It is a war-zone.

2. The "Moroccan Division" is admired for what?
(a) They are popular in the media.
(b) They have a charismatic leader.
(c) They are ferocious fighters.
(d) They choose where they fight.

3. Volpatte shares the first part of his story just after the squad finishes what type of duty?
(a) Creating a large dirt pallisade.
(b) Rebuilding a road.
(c) Digging a deep trench.
(d) Patrolling a forested area.

4. The "Territorials" are noted for what unusual quality?
(a) They are former criminals.
(b) They are too young for regular duty.
(c) They are old men.
(d) They are foreigners.

5. What does the German say about the religious services of both sides?
(a) They are pointless.
(b) They are both hypocritical.
(c) They are the same.
(d) They are different.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the anonymous individuals who make speculations in the first chapter?

2. The men of the squad agree that support services should be performed by which of the following groups?

3. Why does Barque suggest that the author might have the characters in his book use "big words" instead of speaking naturally?

4. "Trench Tourists" refers to which of the following?

5. When first asked to share his story about the depot, what does Volpatte repeat?

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