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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 30 - 58).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter V, who does Alfa confess he was listening to right around the time when Mademba dies?
(a) His mother.
(b) His father.
(c) His enemy.
(d) His God.

2. What words do Alfa's translator in Part II say over and over?
(a) The Captain says.
(b) These are his words.
(c) These are not my words.
(d) Please sir, do not hurt us.

3. When does Alfa always kill the enemy soldiers he kills?
(a) Once they have lost all their blood.
(b) Once they have said a prayer.
(c) Once they have called for reinforcements.
(d) Once they have made their second plea to him with their eyes.

4. How do Alfa's fellow soldiers react when he brings his first few "trophies" back?
(a) They are pleased with him.
(b) They are indifferent to him.
(c) They write letters to his mother about him, concerned.
(d) They shun him.

5. Why is Alfa missing one of his hands?
(a) He gave one as an offering to his sorcerer mentor.
(b) Due to a prank from a soldier-friend, Jean-Baptiste.
(c) He buried one and forgot where it was buried.
(d) He lost one when he was running.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alfa hear the night he approaches the German trenches to avenge Jean-Baptiste's death?

2. Who is Alfa's only real white friend among his fellow soldiers?

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

4. Who translates the words of Captain Armand for Alfa?

5. What does the voice inside Alfa's head tell him as he stayed with Mademba when Mademba was dying?

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