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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which group has gained control of Barcelona?
(a) PSUC.
(b) POUM.
(c) CNT.
(d) GNC.

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

3. What kind of rodent do the soldiers begin to see everywhere?
(a) Mice.
(b) Rats.
(c) Hamsters.
(d) Gerbils.

4. What rank is Orwell promoted to in Chapter 12?
(a) 1st Lieutenant.
(b) General.
(c) Colonel.
(d) 2nd Lieutenant.

5. What kind of insect rises from the ground?
(a) Mosquitos.
(b) Flies.
(c) Bees.
(d) Wasps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orwell describe the Communists political maneuverings as?

2. What city does Orwell say houses the Spanish national government?

3. What does Orwell say he suffers from in late March?

4. In what month does fighting break out in Barcelona?

5. Which of the following is not a Spanish political party?

(see the answer key)

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