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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) A military hospital
(b) In a prisoner of war camp
(c) In a civilian prison
(d) In a military prison

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

3. What profession do the Putas belong to?
(a) Acting
(b) Money-lenders
(c) Jewellers
(d) Doctors

4. Why does Bardamu suddenly join a parade?
(a) To attack his nation's enemies
(b) For the money
(c) To feel like a hero
(d) So he can win a medal

5. What happens when Bardamu tries to resign his post?
(a) He is shot for treason
(b) He sees his captain killed
(c) He is allowed to resign
(d) He is attacked for cowardice

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Bardamu meet outside while investigating a town in Section 3?

2. Who is being celebrated in the public occasion Bardamu sees passing his window?

3. What does Bardamu feel about the German people?

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

5. What event is about to happen in world history, across Europe at the beginning of the book?

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