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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 89 - 118).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Captain Armand wish to know the location of in Chapter VIII from Alfa?
(a) The severed hands.
(b) His uniform.
(c) His money.
(d) His crown.

2. How old was Alfa when his mother left Gandiol?
(a) 18.
(b) 9.
(c) 3.
(d) 14.

3. Why does Alfa's maternal grandfather like his own father so much?
(a) Alfa's father was his maternal grandfather's priest.
(b) Alfa's father saved his maternal grandfather from drowning.
(c) Alfa's father loaned his maternal grandfather money.
(d) Alfa's father let his maternal grandfather water his herd on his land.

4. What, in war, is "bravery's sister," according to Alfa?
(a) Peace.
(b) Temporary madness.
(c) Pain.
(d) Fear.

5. In Chapter XIV, how does Alfa feel about being in the Rear?
(a) At ease.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alfa think is attracted to him at the Rear?

2. Why does Mademba leave before the others on the day he dies?

3. What does Alfa think about the owner of the fourth hand that he kills?

4. Who was the most desirable young girl in Gandiol?

5. What rumor begins to spread about Alfa in Chapter VI?

(see the answer key)

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