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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does the militia march to after getting armed?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Barcelona.
(c) Zaragoza.
(d) Lisbon.

3. What kind of bird do the peasants like to hunt?
(a) Ducks.
(b) Crows.
(c) Quails.
(d) Geese.

4. At what kind of fighting do the militia units prove most effective?
(a) Defensive.
(b) Offensive.
(c) Trench.
(d) Operative.

5. Where is Orwell transferred to in Chapter 3?
(a) Monte Toto.
(b) Monte Carlo.
(c) Monte Rego.
(d) Monte Oscuro.

6. What does Orwell smoke at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A cigar.
(c) A joint.
(d) A pipe.

7. Where is Orwell sent to at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Madrid.
(b) Zaragoza.
(c) Huesca.
(d) Barcelona.

8. What does the Heraldo de Aragun contain information about?
(a) The defeat of the Russians.
(b) The defeat of the Nazis.
(c) The fall of Mblaga.
(d) The Polish invasion.

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

10. 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.

11. What kind of rifle does Orwell receive?
(a) A Dutch Yoodle.
(b) An AK-47.
(c) A German Mauser.
(d) An English marksman.

12. Why does most of the Fascists' ammunition stay unexploded?
(a) It is too cold.
(b) It is not thrown with enough force.
(c) It is badly made.
(d) It is too old.

13. What happens on April 25, 1937?
(a) Orwell's unit is relieved.
(b) Orwell makes his escape.
(c) The Fascists surrender.
(d) Orwell's unit is taken captive.

14. What is the name of the area between the trenches?
(a) The dead zone.
(b) No man's land.
(c) The party zone.
(d) The desert.

15. What starts to make life in the trenches more pleasant in Chapter 8?
(a) The reopening of the postal system.
(b) A visit from the soldier's wives.
(c) The weather.
(d) The end of the ammunition.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orwell's wife frequently mail him?

2. What two languages does Orwell speak fluently?

3. What does a Column mean?

4. What weapon are Orwell and his troops supplied with?

5. What kind of weapons is the militia issued?

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