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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 does Orwell say the Popular Army is forcing people to do?
(a) Sell their children.
(b) Join the military.
(c) Give up their possessions.
(d) Give up their houses.

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

3. Who joins Orwell at the end of the chapter?
(a) His brother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His mother.
(d) His son.

4. What country is Kopp from?
(a) France.
(b) Belguim.
(c) Spain.
(d) Italy.

5. Why is Smilie arrested at the border?
(a) For smugglng arms.
(b) For not having a passport.
(c) For stealing from the government.
(d) Fror kidnapping a child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Orwell want to write?

2. What does Orwell say Franco stands for?

3. With which country is the PSUC closely associated?

4. What does Orwell say has ended in defeat?

5. Who raids Orwell's hospital room?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the government say POUM was a Fascist subversive element?

2. What bad news do the POUM units hear in Chapter 12?

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

4. How do the POUM militiamen react to Orwell's presence at the prison?

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

6. Why is visiting Kopp dangerous?

7. How does Orwell get back to Barcelona?

8. How has Barcelona changed when Orwell returns?

9. What does Franco stand for?

10. What are the rumors surrounding the attack on the telephone exchange?

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