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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Was does Poterloo discover about his wife?
(a) She is pregnant again.
(b) She is dangerously ill.
(c) She is dead.
(d) She is fraternizing with a German officer.

2. How long was Volpatte on leave to recover from his injury?
(a) Six months.
(b) One month.
(c) One year.
(d) Two months.

3. About how many deaths are predicted in the first chapter?
(a) Ten million deaths.
(b) One million deaths.
(c) Three million deaths.
(d) Thirty million deaths.

4. "Trench Tourists" refers to which of the following?
(a) High command visiting the trenches.
(b) Soldiers on a short deployment.
(c) Journalists.
(d) Rats.

5. What does the arrival of the Moroccan Division mean to the men of Cpl. Bertrand's squad?
(a) An attack by the enemy is expected.
(b) An offensive will soon begin.
(c) They will be placed on leave.
(d) High command is unhappy with their part of the front.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Tirloir's nickname?

2. On their final day of leisure, what do the men hope for?

3. The "Territorials" are noted for what unusual quality?

4. Overall, how do the men feel about the things they carry with them?

5. According to Cocon, how many villages has the squad quartered in?

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