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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 does the Foreign Legionnaire try to give to his comrade?
(a) His identity papers.
(b) A flask of brandy.
(c) His medals.
(d) A photo of his wife.

2. In Chapter 15, when the men run low on supplies, what does Triloir share with the rest of the squad?
(a) A petrol lighter.
(b) A pack of crackers.
(c) A roasted chicken.
(d) A flask of whisky.

3. While they are on leave, what does Volpatte remind the rest of the squad of?
(a) They are heroes in the people's eyes.
(b) They will all become civilians again later.
(c) They may all be dead in eight days.
(d) They are fighting to protect the life people enjoy in the city.

4. Who are the anonymous individuals who make speculations in the first chapter?
(a) The ghosts of dead soldiers.
(b) Generals.
(c) Invalids in a sanatorium.
(d) Inmates in a prison.

5. Why does Cpl. Bertrand wake the narrator at 2 a.m.?
(a) To help bury bodies.
(b) For guard duty.
(c) To search for a body.
(d) To talk with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lamuse is described with what seemingly contradictory label?

2. What is Volpatte's condition when he is found?

3. How did Volpatte and Fouillade help Sgt. Sacerdote?

4. When the men are on leave, it is evident that Blaire changed in what way?

5. What are the "Zouaves' Cells"?

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