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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cpl. Bertrand is described as being which of the following?
(a) Insane.
(b) Aloof.
(c) Argumentative.
(d) Courageous.

2. Why was the veteran executed just prior to the events of Chapter 10?
(a) He was caught stealing from an officer.
(b) He killed a civilian.
(c) He was trying to avoid going back to the front.
(d) He fled from the enemy.

3. What does the newspaper claim about the state of affairs for the poilu?
(a) They are in high spirits.
(b) They are living in poor conditions.
(c) They have everything they need.
(d) They are well rested and ready to fight.

4. Why does Labri refuse to eat?
(a) He is well fed.
(b) He doesn't like Fouillade.
(c) He doesn't like the men's food.
(d) He is sick.

5. According to the men, what is the attitude of the army towards plundering civilians?
(a) The army is cracking down on them.
(b) The army is willing to purchase supplies from them.
(c) The army is unaware of them.
(d) The army is ignoring them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Pépère envied by the other men?

2. In Chapter 3, how long do the soldiers have before they get sent back to the front?

3. What is unusual about the road that the narrator and Poterloo take to get to Souchez?

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

5. The narrator compares Lamuse to what mythological figure?

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