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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 89 - 118).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alfa sometimes refer to himself in Part II?
(a) The seventh child of the sixth child.
(b) The romulan.
(c) The second son of the second son.
(d) The youngest child of the old man.

2. Why does Alfa's maternal grandfather like his own father so much?
(a) Alfa's father was his maternal grandfather's priest.
(b) Alfa's father let his maternal grandfather water his herd on his land.
(c) Alfa's father saved his maternal grandfather from drowning.
(d) Alfa's father loaned his maternal grandfather money.

3. How old is Alfa when the novel starts?
(a) 35.
(b) 40.
(c) 20.
(d) 18.

4. What does Alfa understand that Captain Armand wants on the battlefield, but not back in the trenches?
(a) Madness.
(b) Strength.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Friendship.

5. What does Alfa think his fellow soldiers prefer to think might kill them?
(a) The evil eye, not the war itself.
(b) A true friend.
(c) A real enemy.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the most desirable young girl in Gandiol?

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

3. What does Alfa always come back to the trenches with after Mademba dies?

4. Who is Alfa trying to avenge in Chapter XII?

5. Who is the leader of the revolt against Captain Armand?

(see the answer key)

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