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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The men of the squad agree that support services should be performed by which of the following groups?
(a) Veterans.
(b) The old and weak.
(c) Young men.
(d) Women.

2. What do the men note about the commandant?
(a) He has the accent of a peasant.
(b) He can't smoke a pipe without scorching it.
(c) He is harsh and capricious.
(d) He hates animals.

3. What do the men think is the best way to augment their meager wages?
(a) By being friends with the quartermaster.
(b) By seeking promotions.
(c) By stealing.
(d) By bartering with other squads.

4. When the author says that each poilu "carries his crowd along," what does the "crowd" refer to?
(a) Lice, tics, and other bugs.
(b) Photographs of family and friends.
(c) Squadmates.
(d) Trophies, keepsakes, and knickknacks.

5. What is unique about the 5th battalion?
(a) They are new recruits.
(b) They are lucky and avoided most fights.
(c) They are optimistic.
(d) They are bloodthirsty and love close-combat.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Volpatte, how many shirkers are there in the depots?

2. Why do the other men try to coax Volpatte into sharing his story?

3. Why do the men agree that being unluckily killed or luckily staying alive are not the same thing?

4. In Chapter 15, one squad in the regiment is rumored to have made a meal out of what?

5. Cocon is described as being which of the following?

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