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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is being celebrated in the public occasion Bardamu sees passing his window?
(a) Farmers
(b) Politicians
(c) New recruits for the army
(d) Returning war heroes

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Bardamu tries to resign his post?

2. Who benefits from the war in Bardamu's estimation?

3. How did Bardamu receive his war medal?

4. In what year does the book start?

5. Who is the main character?

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