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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 shoulder.
(c) His arm.
(d) His leg.

2. What is erected in the city the next morning?
(a) Tower blocks.
(b) Gunner towers.
(c) Street barricades.
(d) Watch towers.

3. Which group publicly distanced itself from The Friends of Durruti's poster?
(a) CNT.
(b) HRC.
(c) PSUC.
(d) POUM.

4. Which group in Barcelona does Orwell say can get almost anything?
(a) The peasants.
(b) The military.
(c) The rich.
(d) The government officials.

5. What country does Orwell travel to with his wife and friends?
(a) Germany.
(b) Portugal.
(c) France.
(d) Poland.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What organization announces McNair's arrest while he is in France?

3. For which of the POUM members has the government issued a warrant?

4. What rank is Orwell promoted to in Chapter 12?

5. What does Orwell say has returned to Barcelona?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Orwell think about the Communist tactics in Chapter 10?

3. How has Barcelona changed when Orwell returns?

4. How do the government troops defuse the situation in Barcelona?

5. Why is visiting Kopp dangerous?

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

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

8. What does Franco stand for?

9. How does Orwell get back to Barcelona?

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

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