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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4 - To The West.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why were Sajer, Lensen, and Hals reprimanded by Laus?
(a) Their uniforms were loose.
(b) They were sleeping.
(c) They didn't know how to clean their guns.
(d) They were not actively watching.

2. How many Russian soldiers did the 60,000 strong German counter-thrust in Part 2 Chapter 6 face?
(a) 800,000 to 900,000.
(b) 100,000 to 200,000.
(c) 700,000 to 800,000.
(d) 400,000 to 600,000.

3. How does Sajer say Russian propaganda was delivered to German troops?
(a) In letters.
(b) Loudspeakers.
(c) On dummy bombs.
(d) Planes.

4. What were the soldiers in Guy Sajer's unit ordered to do after boarding a train during their trip from Bialystok?
(a) Rest.
(b) Stand watch in the weather.
(c) Clean tanks.
(d) Study tactical data.

5. What did Sajer's unit use to ferry supplies to the front line?
(a) Their backs.
(b) German tanks.
(c) Donkey carts.
(d) Russian carts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the Russians partisans that surrendered in the dark factory?

2. What does Sajer see some men do during the first two weeks on the front line?

3. What did the German army do to forestall the Russian army according to Sajer?

4. What does Sajer say one man on his unit did during the first two weeks on the front line?

5. How many of the 60,000 soldiers that participated in the counter thrust Sajer mentions in Part 2 Chapter 6 were Hitlerjugend?

(see the answer key)

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