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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the author's opinion about what the characters will say in his book?
(a) He hates not being allowed to accurately portray soldiers.
(b) He never thought about it.
(c) He doesn't think it is important.
(d) He is worried about getting the tone right.

2. In general, what opinion do the soldiers have of the local women?
(a) They are prudish.
(b) They are friendly.
(c) They are ugly.
(d) They cook poorly.

3. What is the squad's duty at night?
(a) To carry ammunition to the front.
(b) To man a sentry post.
(c) To build emergency earthworks.
(d) To escort the wounded to the rear.

4. Why were the executed veteran's accomplices sentenced to life in prison and not executed?
(a) They gave themselves up peacefully.
(b) They had wealthy families.
(c) They were volunteers, not draftees.
(d) They had no criminal record.

5. Cpl. Bertrand is described as being which of the following?
(a) Insane.
(b) Courageous.
(c) Argumentative.
(d) Aloof.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men of the squad think of Volpatte?

2. What does the author call the useless things that the men carry with them?

3. Lamuse is described with what seemingly contradictory label?

4. What kind of a structure does the squad occupy during the violent rainstorm in Chapter 11?

5. Why do the gentlemen of the depot take care to avoid Volpatte?

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