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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. To what rank does the militia promote Orwell?
(a) Cabo.
(b) Gener.
(c) Popular.
(d) Rabo.

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

4. Which of the following flags do the Nationalists fly?
(a) PSUC.
(b) Loyalist.
(c) POUM.
(d) Monarchist.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Orwell say was being systematically destroyed in Catalonia?

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

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

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

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