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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reasons does the Mayor of Noirceur cite for his treachery?
(a) The Germans
(b) Power and glory
(c) Money and wealth
(d) Historic artifacts and architecture

2. What does the Mayor tell Robinson and Bardamu is the reason Noirceur is so peaceful?
(a) Because no one likes the town
(b) He has made a deal with the Germans
(c) Because it is overlooked by the armies
(d) God favors them

3. What do Bardamu and his colleagues do for 'fun' during the war?
(a) Play football
(b) Go to the pub and find prostitutes
(c) Watch whole villages burn
(d) Go to the theatre

4. What event is about to happen in world history, across Europe at the beginning of the book?
(a) The First World War
(b) The Second World War
(c) The Black Death
(d) The Korean War

5. What important 'kit' does Major Pincon own?
(a) The armor
(b) The guns
(c) The map
(d) The foodstores

Short Answer Questions

1. What public occasion does Bardamu see passing his window?

2. Who is Bardamu's superior officer?

3. What does Bardamu feel about the German people?

4. Who is the main character?

5. Why does Bardamu feel disgusted about the culture of Paris?

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