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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. What, in war, is "bravery's sister," according to Alfa?
(a) Pain.
(b) Temporary madness.
(c) Peace.
(d) Fear.

2. In what way does Mademba actually die?
(a) A German soldier shoots him.
(b) He is shot by one of his own infantrymen.
(c) A German solder disembowels him.
(d) A German soldier hangs him.

3. When do the white soldiers suddenly decide to stop obeying Captain Armand?
(a) Between Alfa's fifth and sixth hand.
(b) In the depth of winter.
(c) In the spring, around Easter.
(d) In the heat of summer.

4. What does Alfa claim he reeks of?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Righteousness.
(c) Death.
(d) Hell.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the doctor have Alfa and the others do to help them through their trauma?

2. Why is Alfa missing one of his hands?

3. What does Alfa think is necessary on the battlefield, as he narrates in Chapter VI?

4. What slang term do Alfa's fellow soldiers use for the Germans?

5. Who is the doctor treating Alfa at the Rear?

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