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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the other passengers on the steamboat suspicious of Bardamu?
(a) He was once a soldier
(b) He is the only Frenchman
(c) He dresses very well
(d) He is the only paying passenger

2. What does Bardamu think he is going to find in America?
(a) Inspiration
(b) Wealth and riches
(c) Power and glory
(d) True love

3. What is Bardamu surprised at while shopping in Africa?
(a) How brave everyone is
(b) How honesty everyone is
(c) How everyone is trying to cheat anyone else
(d) How cheap everything he finds is

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

5. What family do Bardamu and the individual he starts hanging around with in Section 7 go to see?
(a) Grapper
(b) Henrouille
(c) Alcide
(d) Puta

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lola want to help France in the First World War?

2. What dangerous creatures does Bardamu attempt to fend off in Section 8?

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

4. What profession do the Putas belong to?

5. What happens to the supplies Bardamu is entrusted with in Section 10?

(see the answer key)

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