View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sections 17-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What American city does Bardamu travel to after New York?
(a) Detroit
(b) Washington, DC
(c) Chicago
(d) Cincinnati

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

3. How does Bardamu think Americans solve their boredom?
(a) By going to work
(b) By negotiation
(c) By going to the movies
(d) By fighting it out

4. Why does Bardamu suddenly join a parade?
(a) For the money
(b) To attack his nation's enemies
(c) To feel like a hero
(d) So he can win a medal

5. What dangerous creatures does Bardamu attempt to fend off in Section 8?
(a) Wolves
(b) Mosquitos
(c) Lions
(d) Bears

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Princhard believe will happen to himself?

3. How does Bardamu almost become a celebrity in Section 6?

4. What company does Bardamu find work at in the city he travels to after New York?

5. Who does Bardamu start to hang around with in Section 7?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 261 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample