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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were the executed veteran's accomplices sentenced to life in prison and not executed?
(a) They had no criminal record.
(b) They had wealthy families.
(c) They gave themselves up peacefully.
(d) They were volunteers, not draftees.

2. 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.

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

4. Lamuse is described with what seemingly contradictory label?
(a) The heroic loafer.
(b) The foolish intellectual.
(c) The bloodthirsty coward.
(d) The quiet comedian.

5. How does the narrator feel about the trench completed in Chapter 12?
(a) He thinks it is worthless.
(b) He admires it's fine construction.
(c) He knows it will be destroyed by artillery.
(d) He thinks it was poorly designed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gauchin-l'Abbé?

2. Overall, the men of Cpl. Bertrand's squad are best described in what way?

3. What is Labri?

4. What does Fouillade do during the rainstorm?

5. The "Territorials" are noted for what unusual quality?

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