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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When did Guy Sajer arrive in Chemnitz?
(a) July 18, 1943.
(b) June 18, 1942.
(c) July 18, 1942.
(d) July 16, 1942.

3. What type of bridge did Sajer say he crossed for the last time at the end of the Prologue?
(a) A railroad bridge.
(b) A stone bridge.
(c) A wood bridge.
(d) A steel bridge.

4. What did Sajer find perplexing after frequently being under artillery fire?
(a) The sarcasm of combat veterans.
(b) Russian tactics.
(c) The military doctors humor.
(d) The German tactics.

5. What did the soldiers complain about concerning their trip from Bialystok?
(a) The lack of planning and efficiency.
(b) The lack of rest.
(c) The lack of food.
(d) The constant attacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who managed to stay with Sajer in the same detail?

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

3. When was Guy Sajer born?

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

5. How long did Guy Sajer train in Chemnitz?

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