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

2. The Marist brother, mentioned early in the book, is seen serving what role in the hospital?
(a) Quartermaster.
(b) Red Cross sergeant.
(c) Guard.
(d) Chaplain.

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

4. Which of the following was considered an aggravating circumstance in the veteran's case?
(a) He served in the foreign legion.
(b) He was a decorated war hero.
(c) He once assaulted a police officer.
(d) He was once arrested for drunkenness as a civilian.

5. How does Lamuse return to the trench after helping the sappers?
(a) He runs back, yelling hysterically.
(b) He wanders back, as if by accident.
(c) He is escorted back by military police.
(d) He slinks in, totally depressed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why can Eudore's five friends not make it to their real destination?

2. When the squad's march comes to a halt, there is always a competition for which of the following?

3. About how many deaths are predicted in the first chapter?

4. What is Lamuse's opinion of aircraft?

5. In Chapter 14, the squad learns that they are headed where?

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