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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Orwell say he originally came to Spain to do?
(a) Write newspaper articles.
(b) Protest against war.
(c) Write a book.
(d) Travel around the country.

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

3. What unit does Orwell's English paper allow him to join?
(a) POPA.
(b) EGAL.
(c) POUM.
(d) SWAT.

4. What does Orwell say the Anarchists scrawled in every wall in Catalonia?
(a) A hammer and sickle.
(b) A British flag.
(c) A Spanish flag.
(d) A swasticker.

5. Who does Orwell say was in control of Catalonia when he arrived?
(a) The Communists.
(b) The Fascists.
(c) The Anarchists.
(d) The Capitalists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orwell say the trenches stink of?

2. What kind of weapons is the militia issued?

3. What is the name of the area between the trenches?

4. What color did the Anarchists paint the trams and taxis?

5. What war are the front lines in Zaragoza reminiscent of?

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