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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 5-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What role does Bardamu perform in the army?
(a) General
(b) Pilot
(c) Sapper
(d) Messenger

2. What public occasion does Bardamu see passing his window?
(a) A fete
(b) A march
(c) A baptism
(d) A carnival

3. Which of the following best describes Bardamu's personality?
(a) Generous
(b) Cynical
(c) Optimistic
(d) Happy

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What town is Bardamu sent to investigate in Section 3?

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

4. Who is Bardamu's superior officer?

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

(see the answer key)

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