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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What dangerous creatures does Bardamu attempt to fend off in Section 8?
(a) Lions
(b) Bears
(c) Wolves
(d) Mosquitos

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

3. Why does Lola want to help France in the First World War?
(a) She is bored
(b) She doesn't really
(c) She wants to be a heroine and to meet a hero
(d) She wants the money

4. Whom does Bardamu meet outside while investigating a town in Section 3?
(a) Princhard
(b) Grapper
(c) Alcide
(d) Robinson

5. Why are the other passengers on the steamboat suspicious of Bardamu?
(a) He is the only paying passenger
(b) He dresses very well
(c) He was once a soldier
(d) He is the only Frenchman

Short Answer Questions

1. What scam does Voireuse have, which he allows Bardamu to join him on?

2. What reasons does the Mayor of Noirceur cite for his treachery?

3. In what year does the book start?

4. Why is Bardamu's and Musyne's relationship complicated and difficult?

5. What role does Bardamu perform in the army?

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