View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One - Russia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was killed during the first firefight Sajer witnessed?
(a) A few civilians.
(b) A few Russian partisans.
(c) A few German soldiers.
(d) Sajer's best friend.

2. What did the German soldiers do with the Russian wounded?
(a) They were put on the trucks.
(b) They were let go.
(c) They were killed or left to die.
(d) They were treated.

3. What happened to the convoy Sajer was in when it reached Kiev, in Part 1 Chapter 1?
(a) It was resupplied.
(b) It was dispatched to Kharkov.
(c) It was unloaded.
(d) It was disbanded.

4. What does Sajer say of Hals' physique?
(a) He was short.
(b) He was athletic.
(c) He was enormous.
(d) He was slender.

5. What does Sajer say one man on his unit did during the first two weeks on the front line?
(a) Killed his commanding officer.
(b) Went back to Germany.
(c) Committed suicide.
(d) Attacked Russians positions alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Von Paulus as Sajer was finishing his training?

2. How does Sajer describe the weather on October 30 in the Prologue?

3. Where did the German Army retreat to after leaving the Don River?

4. What was Guy Sajer's mother's country of origin?

5. What type of building was Sajer's training camp at?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 226 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample