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

2. What did Sajer learn when they arrived in Kharkov?
(a) Stalingrad had fallen.
(b) The Allies landed in France.
(c) Moscow had fallen.
(d) His father died.

3. What did Sajer's unit do in Minsk through Christmas?
(a) Guarded supply depots.
(b) Prepared defensive positions.
(c) Rested.
(d) Repaired tanks.

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

5. 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) Bodies.
(b) The door.
(c) Cardboard.
(d) Blankets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sajer say one man on his unit did during the first two weeks on the front line?

2. What did Guy Sajer do in 1942?

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

4. What was Guy Sajer's unit's purpose?

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

(see the answer key)

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