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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. 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 get too happy.
(b) Not to let in the thinking of others in disguise.
(c) Not to let oneself think too much about war.
(d) Not to pray too much.

2. Why was it particularly dangerous for Alfa to do what he did with Mademba's body in Chapter II?
(a) It was considered taboo to carry another man's body on his back.
(b) He knew his own soldier comrades in the trenches would likely try to kill him when he returned.
(c) It was a bright moon, and the enemy soldiers could see Alfa more clearly.
(d) He knew the spirits would punish him for killing Mademba.

3. What does Alfa always do first to the soldiers he is going to kill?
(a) Disarm, gag, and then tie their hands behind their backs.
(b) Slit their throats immediately.
(c) Cut off their feet first.
(d) Knock them unconscious.

4. How far away do his fellow soldiers begin staying from Alfa?
(a) Six meters.
(b) Nine leagues.
(c) Ten large steps.
(d) Two fields' length.

5. What does Captain Armand tell Alfa that he needs in Part II?
(a) Better food.
(b) Water.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Rest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alfa get the idea of how to preserve his severed hands?

2. What does Alfa think "the Captain's France" requires of him and other Black soldiers?

3. Before Mademba died, how did Alfa usually conduct himself with Mademba on the battlefield?

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

5. How do the other soldiers react to Alfa when he comes back to the trench in Chapter II?

(see the answer key)

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