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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. What part of Orwell's body does the bullet penetrate?
(a) His neck.
(b) His arm.
(c) His shoulder.
(d) His leg.

2. Who does the PSUC intend to blame for all the trouble?
(a) POUM.
(b) The Civil Guards.
(c) The Popular Army.
(d) CNT.

3. What celebration does Orwell say does not take place due to political tension?
(a) May Day.
(b) Summer Soltice.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) Christmas Day.

4. What political leader does Orwell want Spain to reject?
(a) Hitler.
(b) Churchill.
(c) Stalin.
(d) Franco.

5. What rank is Benjamin promoted to in Chapter 12?
(a) Major.
(b) General.
(c) Captain.
(d) Sergeant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of organization does POUM label PSUC?

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

3. What city do Orwell and his wife return to in Chapter 13?

4. What does the Spanish government take over in May?

5. What does the Spanish government order everyone to surrender?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Orwell get back to Barcelona?

2. How has Barcelona changed when Orwell returns?

3. What is the Sanatorium Maurin?

4. Why does Orwell decide the Spanish Civil War is still important?

5. Why are snipers a problem in Chapter 12?

6. Why was the working class in Barcelona becoming increasingly resentful?

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

8. Why is visiting Kopp dangerous?

9. What proof does Orwell provide to show POUM was not a Fascist organization?

10. How does Orwell hide from the police?

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