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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, a general schedules a curfew for what period of time everyday?
(a) While he is at church.
(b) While he is in town.
(c) While he is sleeping.
(d) From noon to sunset.

2. What does the author call the useless things that the men carry with them?
(a) Their "burdens."
(b) Their "crutches."
(c) Their "souvenirs."
(d) Their "treasures."

3. What do the two Moroccans want from the men?
(a) Tobacco.
(b) Food.
(c) Directions.
(d) Ammunition.

4. What does Cocon calculate about the squad?
(a) How many supplies they consumed since formation.
(b) How likely they are to survive.
(c) How much weight they carry in total.
(d) How many miles they marched.

5. How long was Volpatte on leave to recover from his injury?
(a) Two months.
(b) Six months.
(c) One year.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Cocon, how many divisions comprise a corps?

3. How did Volpatte and Fouillade help Sgt. Sacerdote?

4. In Chapter 15, when the men run low on supplies, what does the narrator give to Paradis?

5. Where do the men of Cpl. Bertrand's squad hope to be sent for rest?

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