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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Madamoiselle Herote?
(a) Owner of a Parisian lingerie store
(b) The President of France
(c) Bardamu's fiancee
(d) Bardamu's fellow patient

2. What is illusory about the soldiers under Grappa and Alcide's command?
(a) There are no soldiers
(b) They have no equipment but pretend they still do
(c) They have enemies but pretend they do not
(d) There is no barracks for them to quarter in

3. How are the inmates in Section 5 cured?
(a) They are threatened with death on a regular basis
(b) Speeches and electroshock therapy
(c) Counseling
(d) Anti-depressant medication

4. What job does Bardamu get for himself in America in Section 11?
(a) Truck Driver
(b) Police Officer
(c) Immigration Office Employee
(d) Restauranteur

5. In what year does the book start?
(a) 1944
(b) 1940
(c) 1914
(d) 1913

Short Answer Questions

1. What important 'kit' does Major Pincon own?

2. Why does Bardamu think Sergeant Alcide is so honorable?

3. What profession do the Putas belong to?

4. Why is Bardamu's and Musyne's relationship complicated and difficult?

5. What does the Mayor tell Robinson and Bardamu is the reason Noirceur is so peaceful?

(see the answer key)

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