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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 politics
(b) Because of its war-rhetoric
(c) Because of its food
(d) Because of its fashion-sense

2. Whose house do Robinson and Bardamu visit in the village of Noirceur?
(a) The Mayor's
(b) The police officer's
(c) The doctor's
(d) The councillor's

3. What town is Bardamu sent to investigate in Section 3?
(a) Noirceur
(b) Paris
(c) Montreal
(d) Toulouse

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

5. What can Bardamu not bring himself to do as a doctor?
(a) Dentistry
(b) Charge too high a fee for his services
(c) Perform an operation
(d) Collect what little money they have

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Bardamu decide to go in Section 9?

4. Where does Bardamu wake up after his illness in Section 11?

5. What new skill has Bardamu developed in Section 11, following his illness?

(see the answer key)

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