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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who managed to stay with Sajer in the same detail?
(a) Nobody.
(b) His brother, Louis.
(c) His commanding officer.
(d) Hals and Lensen.

2. What does Sajer say soldiers were suffering from in Part 1, Chapter 1?
(a) The lack of ammunition.
(b) The cold.
(c) The heat.
(d) The lack of food.

3. 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 optimistic.
(d) He was wise.

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

5. What does Sajer say fell constantly in Part 1 Chapter 2?
(a) Planes.
(b) Rain.
(c) Snow.
(d) Artillery shells.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the village Sajer reached after his truck ran out of gas?

2. Why did Guy choose Sajer as his pen name?

3. What did the icy road turn into during the German retreat from the Don river?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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