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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of drink do the soldiers have plenty of?
(a) Wine.
(b) Vodka.
(c) Beer.
(d) Water.

2. What does Orwell ideally want to fight against?
(a) Racism.
(b) Communism.
(c) Capitalism.
(d) Fascism.

3. Why were the streets of Catalonia dimly lit at night?
(a) To stop people leaving their houses.
(b) To stop foreigners coming in.
(c) To save energy.
(d) For fear of air raids.

4. What two languages does Orwell speak fluently?
(a) Spanish and French.
(b) English and German.
(c) Arabic and Russian.
(d) English and French.

5. What do people start saying instead of Buenos dias?
(a) Salud.
(b) Ahoi.
(c) Ciao.
(d) Later.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Orwell's POUM unit travel to from Sietamo?

3. What makes Orwell's patrols difficult?

4. What language does Orwell say he speaks badly?

5. Who does Orwell describe as a tough looking youth of 26?

(see the answer key)

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