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

2. What does Alfa say that the mad fear?
(a) Everything.
(b) Only death.
(c) Only hell.
(d) Nothing.

3. What forces Alfa to ignore Mademba's suffering as Mademba is dying?
(a) The voice he hears in his head, telling him not to kill Mademba.
(b) His commander's whistle.
(c) Jean-Baptiste's songs.
(d) His own prayers.

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

5. Who is Alfa's only real white friend among his fellow soldiers?
(a) Roland.
(b) Jean-Baptiste.
(c) Jean-Luc.
(d) Ibrahima.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Alfa's best friend?

3. How does Captain Armand signal to his own men that an attack is about to begin?

4. What medal is Alfa told he will be awarded in Part II?

5. What does Alfa do to the soldiers that he believes make them think he is about to rape them?

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