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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unusual about the trench that the men hide in?
(a) It is deep.
(b) It is unfinished.
(c) It is German.
(d) It is clean.

2. The Marist brother, mentioned early in the book, is seen serving what role in the hospital?
(a) Chaplain.
(b) Guard.
(c) Red Cross sergeant.
(d) Quartermaster.

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

4. Volpatte shares the first part of his story just after the squad finishes what type of duty?
(a) Patrolling a forested area.
(b) Creating a large dirt pallisade.
(c) Digging a deep trench.
(d) Rebuilding a road.

5. On their final day of leisure, what do the men hope for?
(a) An issue of cigarettes.
(b) A round of wine.
(c) That they will be sent into real combat.
(d) An extension of their leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the squad dispatched at the end of Chapter 2?

2. What is Biquet's response to his mother's concern for him as expressed in her letter?

3. How long was Volpatte on leave to recover from his injury?

4. How do the men prevent their cleaned rifles from being stolen by lazy or dishonest soldiers?

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

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