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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 7-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Bardamu incarcerated?
(a) In a prisoner of war camp
(b) A military hospital
(c) In a military prison
(d) In a civilian prison

2. In Section 4, where does Bardamu begin the narrative?
(a) In Britain
(b) The front line
(c) In a hospital
(d) At a carnival

3. Why did Princhard steal?
(a) Because he was greedy
(b) Because he is a kleptomaniac
(c) Because customarily thieves are not allowed to serve in the army
(d) Because he was hungry

4. How did Bardamu receive his war medal?
(a) He was brave
(b) He was injured while fighting
(c) He blew up a bridge
(d) He killed a general

5. How are the inmates in Section 5 cured?
(a) They are threatened with death on a regular basis
(b) Speeches and electroshock therapy
(c) Anti-depressant medication
(d) Counseling

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lola want to help France in the First World War?

2. What does Bardamu feel about the German people?

3. What happens if the inmates in Section 5 are not cured?

4. What is Bardamu surprised at while shopping in Africa?

5. What makes the Putas sad about the war?

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