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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 earns Alfa his solitude in war in Chapter VII?
(a) His prayers.
(b) His language.
(c) The enemy hands.
(d) His unwillingness to wash.

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

3. Who translates the words of Captain Armand for Alfa?
(a) Horatio.
(b) Mademba.
(c) Jean-Baptiste.
(d) Ibrahima Seck.

4. In Chapter II, what does Alfa think the trenches look like?
(a) A diamond.
(b) A river.
(c) A woman's genitals.
(d) A snake.

5. Before Mademba died, how did Alfa usually conduct himself with Mademba on the battlefield?
(a) He made sure he was far away from Mademba.
(b) He made sure he was close to Mademba so he could try to protect Mademba.
(c) He made sure Mademba was always under a spell that Alfa cast, making Mademba invisible.
(d) He made sure Mademba was covering him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What entreaty to Mademba does Alfa finish Chapter I with?

2. What language did Mademba know how to speak that Alfa does not know how to speak?

3. What does Alfa tell himself to be careful of once he decides he is free to think what he wants?

4. What happens to Alfa's father when Alfa's mother disappears?

5. Who is the first love of Alfa's?

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