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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While watching the chickens, what dose Paradis see?
(a) A bad omen.
(b) Something that reminds him of home.
(c) The pointlessness of struggle.
(d) The joy of a brief life.

2. Which luxury in Gauchin-l'Abbé do the men seem to enjoy most?
(a) Sleeping under a roof.
(b) Eating at a table.
(c) The opportunity to bathe and shave.
(d) Eating good food.

3. What is the squad's duty at night?
(a) To carry ammunition to the front.
(b) To escort the wounded to the rear.
(c) To man a sentry post.
(d) To build emergency earthworks.

4. What does the arrival of the Moroccan Division mean to the men of Cpl. Bertrand's squad?
(a) High command is unhappy with their part of the front.
(b) An attack by the enemy is expected.
(c) They will be placed on leave.
(d) An offensive will soon begin.

5. Why are the gentlemen of the depot jealous of Bourin the Parisian?
(a) He received orders to deploy for combat.
(b) He is safe in the south.
(c) He has just been promoted.
(d) He is getting married soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the squad dispatched at the end of Chapter 2?

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

3. What is Tirloir's nickname?

4. What is Lamuse's opinion of aircraft?

5. What do the men concede with regards to the "shirkers"?

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