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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 15-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bardamu feel disgusted about the culture of Paris?
(a) Because of its war-rhetoric
(b) Because of its food
(c) Because of its politics
(d) Because of its fashion-sense

2. What new skill has Bardamu developed in Section 11, following his illness?
(a) Rowing boats
(b) Counting different sorts of fleas
(c) Reading the stars
(d) Being able to sleep anywhere

3. What happens to the supplies Bardamu is entrusted with in Section 10?
(a) It is stolen by natives
(b) He eats it
(c) It is blown away by the winds
(d) It is set fire to by Robinson

4. How does Bardamu's superior in Section 9, the Director, make his money?
(a) Platinum and silver
(b) Slaves and gold
(c) Rubber and peanuts
(d) Gold and silver

5. As stated in Section 3, how is Robinson similar to Bardamu?
(a) They both long to die in battle for their country
(b) They both come from the same hometown
(c) They both wish to flee the war
(d) They both have the same color eyes

Short Answer Questions

1. What earns Bardamu a bad reputation in Section 16?

2. What does Bardamu think about American couples?

3. Where does Lola and Bardamu go that sparks Bardamu's nervous breakdown?

4. Whom does Bardamu meet in Paris that he falls in lust for?

5. Where will Bardamu not take shelter one day when under attack in Section 6?

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