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

2. What does Alfa suspect about Seck's translation of Captain Armand's directions to Alfa?
(a) Seck does not really speak the Captain's langauge very well.
(b) Seck is leaving out some things Captain Armand is saying.
(c) Seck is translating word for word.
(d) Seck does not really speak Alfa's language very well.

3. Who does one of the first soldiers to go out of the trench with his hands tied call out to in his last moment?
(a) Claire.
(b) Odette.
(c) Monique.
(d) Maronette.

4. What did people in Gandiol sometimes tell Mademba about Alfa?
(a) He would make a lot of money someday, and Mademba should keep Alfa on his side for this reason.
(b) He was a demm, consuming all of Mademba's strength for himself.
(c) He was disgraced because of what his mother had done.
(d) He was from an honorable family.

5. What does Alfa tell himself to be careful of once he decides he is free to think what he wants?
(a) Not to let oneself think too much about war.
(b) Not to let in the thinking of others in disguise.
(c) Not to let oneself get too happy.
(d) Not to pray too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Alfa's father once tell him about laughter?

2. Why is Alfa missing one of his hands?

3. What, in war, is "bravery's sister," according to Alfa?

4. What does Alfa think Captain Armand wants to do with him in Chapter XIII?

5. What animal does Alfa compare Mademba to when he suffers as he dies?

(see the answer key)

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