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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reasons does the Mayor of Noirceur cite for his treachery?

2. Where does the ship Bardamu wakes up on after his illness dock?

3. How much money do the Putas give Voireuse and Bardamu?

4. Whom do they find at the house when they arrive there?

5. What illness does Bardamu suffer from in Section 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is strange about the military outpost under Lt. Grappa's command?

2. What does Bardamu realize about his new life in Africa, this new continent and the people he associates with?

3. What does Bardamu think about the Germans during the First World War?

4. What does Bardamu discover about Noirceur from its mayor?

5. Who is Musyne, and why does her relationship with Bardamu fail to work?

6. What is Voireuse's scheme for getting money?

7. What skills does Bardamu learn in Section 11 that proves useful to him?

8. Why does Bardamu join the army in Section 1?

9. What is the best description of the main character's personality?

10. Why does Bardamu set fire to his trading hut in Section 10?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the theme of money and profit played off against the notion of adventure and a life well lived in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the author’s critique of science, as posed through the character of Dr. Paraprine. Do you think that the author justified in his remarks?

Essay Topic 3

Which character in the novel shows the most character progression? Evaluate your main contenders and discuss how your chosen character changes in attitude and outlook.

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