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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sajer describe the weather on October 30 in the Prologue?
(a) Cloudy and cold.
(b) Sunny and warm.
(c) Raining and cold.
(d) Cloudy and warm.

2. How many Russian soldiers did Sajer note 28,000 Germans were able to successfully fight?
(a) 100,000.
(b) 600,000.
(c) 300,000.
(d) 900,000.

3. Who was the leader of the unit Guy Sajer was assigned to?
(a) Feldwebel Robber.
(b) Feldwebel Laus.
(c) Feldwebel Westein.
(d) Feldwebel Heints.

4. What did the occupants of the train Sajer saw heading west in Part 1 Chapter 1 use to deflect the wind from their train car?
(a) Blankets.
(b) Bodies.
(c) The door.
(d) Cardboard.

5. What part of the Don River did the German army hold according to Sajer in Part 1 Chapter 2?
(a) The east bank.
(b) The north bank.
(c) The south bank.
(d) The west bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sajer say fell constantly in Part 1 Chapter 2?

2. Where was Guy Sajer born?

3. Who did Sajer drive with during the Don retreat?

4. Who did Guy associate himself with according to the Author's Preface and Prologue?

5. Who did guy Sajer travel with who spoke French?

(see the answer key)

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