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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Bardamu's and Musyne's relationship complicated and difficult?
(a) Because Robinson often got in the way
(b) Because of Musyne's infidelities with the military officers
(c) Because Musyne never had any money
(d) Because Musyne was really a German spy

2. How much money do the Putas give Voireuse and Bardamu?
(a) Five francs
(b) Five hundred francs
(c) Fifty francs
(d) Five thousand francs

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

4. What happens to the supplies Bardamu is entrusted with in Section 10?
(a) He eats it
(b) It is stolen by natives
(c) It is set fire to by Robinson
(d) It is blown away by the winds

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bardamu suddenly join a parade?

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

3. In what year does the book start?

4. Why are the other passengers on the steamboat suspicious of Bardamu?

5. Whose house do Robinson and Bardamu visit in the village of Noirceur?

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