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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Onto what kind of animal do the soldiers pack the water?
(a) Horses.
(b) Rabbits.
(c) Mules.
(d) Donkeys.

2. What does Orwell's wife frequently mail him?
(a) Books.
(b) Care packages.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Letters.

3. What does Orwell decide to get before he is transferred?
(a) A gun.
(b) Boots.
(c) A uniform.
(d) A sun hat.

4. What does Orwell say the Popular Army is forcing people to do?
(a) Give up their possessions.
(b) Give up their houses.
(c) Join the military.
(d) Sell their children.

5. What does Orwell say has returned to Barcelona?
(a) Snobbery and hatred.
(b) Chaos and disorder.
(c) Class and privilege.
(d) Peace and calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orwell say the trenches stink of?

2. What does the militia attack in late March?

3. Where does Orwell's unit march to?

4. What is the terrain of no man's land?

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

(see the answer key)

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