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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the other men try to coax Volpatte into sharing his story?
(a) They want to know what he's hiding.
(b) They know he should not hold his anger in.
(c) They are curious about the brigade headquarters.
(d) They are eager for any story from outside the trenches.

2. Where do the events of the first chapter take place?
(a) On the French-German border.
(b) In Paris.
(c) In the Alps.
(d) In Greece.

3. Why are the gentlemen of the depot jealous of Bourin the Parisian?
(a) He is safe in the south.
(b) He received orders to deploy for combat.
(c) He is getting married soon.
(d) He has just been promoted.

4. What is Lamuse's opinion of aircraft?
(a) They will become deadly weapons.
(b) They are dangerous to everyone.
(c) They are unspeakably beautiful.
(d) They will never be practical.

5. What is Tirloir's nickname?
(a) The grumbler.
(b) Lock and stock.
(c) Brass tacks.
(d) Old boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Volpatte and Fouillade's positions discovered?

2. About how many deaths are predicted in the first chapter?

3. In general, what opinion do the soldiers have of the local women?

4. When first asked to share his story about the depot, what does Volpatte repeat?

5. Who is Eudoxie?

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