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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Orwell say pistols are almost unobtainable?
(a) Zaragoza.
(b) The enemy line.
(c) Madrid.
(d) The frontline.

2. With which country is the PSUC closely associated?
(a) USSR.
(b) Britain.
(c) Portugal.
(d) USA.

3. For which of the POUM members has the government issued a warrant?
(a) Nin.
(b) Cottman.
(c) McNair.
(d) Williams.

4. What group is Bob Smilie a part of?
(a) POUM.
(b) CNT.
(c) PSUC.
(d) FAI.

5. What does someone steal from Orwell at Hotel Falcon?
(a) His bible.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His rifle.
(d) His pistol.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of organization does POUM label PSUC?

2. What is the name of the small political organization which publishes a radical leaflet calling for sustained revolution?

3. To what city does Kopp say he is traveling?

4. Who raids Orwell's hospital room?

5. What country does Orwell travel to with his wife and friends?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the Republican government stand for?

2. How do Orwell and his wife get back to England?

3. What does Franco stand for?

4. Why is Kopp getting no help from the Belgian government?

5. What act of bravery does Kopp perform in Chapter 10?

6. How does Orwell get back to Barcelona?

7. Why is visiting Kopp dangerous?

8. Why does fighting break out in Barcelona at the beginning of Chapter 10?

9. Why are snipers a problem in Chapter 12?

10. Why does Orwell want to start fighting in Madrid?

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