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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following flags do the Republicans fly?
(a) Fascist.
(b) Soviet.
(c) Monarchist.
(d) Loyalist.

2. What kind of enthusiasm does Orwell say is now flagging?
(a) Republican enthusiasm.
(b) Revolutionary enthusiasm.
(c) War enthuiasm.
(d) Survival enthusiasm.

3. Why do people prefer the Popular Army to the militia?
(a) It has better weapons.
(b) It has better living conditions.
(c) It is structured.
(d) It has a goal.

4. Which Spanish political party was under Communist control?
(a) FAI.
(b) UGT.
(c) PSUC.
(d) POUM.

5. Members of which army does Orwell say swagger around Barcelona?
(a) The Fascist Army.
(b) The Popular Army.
(c) The German Army.
(d) The Militia.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what kind of fighting do the militia units prove most effective?

2. Which military group in Spain did Stalin suppress?

3. Where is the hospital Orwell is sent to?

4. What are the Popular Army officers armed with?

5. In what way do things start to get better in mid April?

(see the answer key)

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