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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 59 - 88).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the soldiers seem to think about Jean-Baptiste and the hand he stole?
(a) The hand had brought him good luck.
(b) No one believed he had actually stolen the hand.
(c) The hand seemed to bring Jean-Baptiste magical powers, and invulnerability.
(d) The hand had brought him bad luck.

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

3. Whose "more-than-brother" does Alfa become in the wake of Mademba's death?
(a) Life's.
(b) God's.
(c) Prayer's.
(d) Death's.

4. How does Alfa describe Captain Armand physically?
(a) He is a large man with calm eyes.
(b) He is an average man with nondescript eyes.
(c) He is a small man with peaceful eyes.
(d) He is a small man with eyes that look enraged.

5. How many "traitorous" soldiers die at Captain Armand's command?
(a) 7.
(b) 9.
(c) 3.
(d) 20.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the only thing Alfa was thinking about as Mademba died?

3. What does Alfa tell himself to be careful of once he decides he is free to think what he wants?

4. How does Alfa think Captain Armand sees him?

5. How does Alfa repeatedly refer to Mademba Diop?

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