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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3 - The Retreat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was inside the train heading west Sajer mentions in Part 1 Chapter 1?
(a) Civilians.
(b) Jews.
(c) Russian prisoners.
(d) Wounded German soldiers.

2. What did Sajer feel about the older driver he was with in the convoy?
(a) He was defeatist.
(b) He was quite.
(c) He was wise.
(d) He was optimistic.

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

4. What does Guy Sajer say outraged naive recruits?
(a) The quality of their weapons.
(b) The food.
(c) The quality of the uniforms.
(d) Minor inconveniences of supply and scheduling.

5. Who did Sajer drive with during the Don retreat?
(a) Ernst Neubach.
(b) Tomas Holenbach.
(c) Ernst Lensen.
(d) Don Hals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where were Sajer and his unit sent after ending the training according to Part 2 Chapter 6?

2. What did the German army do on the West bank of the Dnieper?

3. What does Sajer say was inundated in Part 3 Chapter 9?

4. How many days of supplies were issued to Sajer and his group before Sajer left the training camp?

5. Who was killed during the first firefight Sajer witnessed?

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