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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chapter 12 begins, how long has the squad been digging trenches?
(a) One month.
(b) Ten days.
(c) Two months.
(d) Six months.

2. The "Moroccan Division" is admired for what?
(a) They are popular in the media.
(b) They have a charismatic leader.
(c) They choose where they fight.
(d) They are ferocious fighters.

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

4. When the narrator returns to the squad's quarters after listening to the story of execution, what is Volpatte doing?
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Telling anecdotes.
(c) Crying.
(d) Drinking.

5. Overall, the men of Cpl. Bertrand's squad are best described in what way?
(a) They are timid cowards.
(b) They are soft-spoken heroes.
(c) They are eccentric ruffians.
(d) They are simple, normal men.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "Trench Tourists" refers to which of the following?

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

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

5. Cocon is described as being which of the following?

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