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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where is Bardamu incarcerated?
(a) In a prisoner of war camp
(b) In a civilian prison
(c) In a military prison
(d) A military hospital

3. Where does Bardamu decide to go?
(a) To the last trading post before the jungle
(b) To Fort Gono
(c) To America
(d) To Britain

4. What does the bearded man in Section 10 do to Bardamu?
(a) Ties him up
(b) Attacks him and beats him up
(c) Sells him to the natives
(d) Steals the cash box

5. Where does Bardamu decide to travel to in Section 8?
(a) America
(b) Britain
(c) China
(d) Africa

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

7. Who does Bardamu start to hang around with in Section 7?
(a) Robinson
(b) Voireuse
(c) Paraprine
(d) Alcide

8. What does Bardamu decide to do to the hut in Section 10?
(a) Set fire to it
(b) Paint it
(c) Live in it
(d) Build an extension

9. Who benefits from the war in Bardamu's estimation?
(a) The poor and the needy
(b) The military
(c) The British Isles
(d) The rich and powerful

10. Why is the town that Bardamu is sent to investigate so suspicious?
(a) Because it flies a German flag
(b) Because it is so peaceful and unharmed
(c) Because it is so wealthy
(d) Because it is so heavily armored

11. Why does Bardamu think Sergeant Alcide is so honorable?
(a) He is always courteous
(b) He never swears
(c) He sends all his money back to his niece
(d) He always treats his soldiers well

12. What is the name of the teacher that Bardamu meets while incarcerated in Section 5?
(a) Baryton
(b) Robinson
(c) Paraprine
(d) Princhard

13. What important 'kit' does Major Pincon own?
(a) The foodstores
(b) The armor
(c) The map
(d) The guns

14. Where will Bardamu not take shelter one day when under attack in Section 6?
(a) In an air raid shelter
(b) At a carnival
(c) In a hospital
(d) A butcher's meat cellar

15. What instrument does Musyne play?
(a) The harp
(b) The whistle
(c) The violin
(d) The guitar

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bardamu suddenly join a parade?

2. What does Bardamu feel about the German people?

3. Who is being celebrated in the public occasion Bardamu sees passing his window?

4. As stated in Section 3, how is Robinson similar to Bardamu?

5. What does Bardamu call the condition that he and those he is jailed with have in Section 5?

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