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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the media, what is the state of the war?
(a) A swift victory is expected.
(b) A victory is impossible.
(c) The war is being lost.
(d) Slow progress is made.

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

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

5. Why do the men agree that being unluckily killed or luckily staying alive are not the same thing?
(a) Death lasts a long time.
(b) Everyone died eventually.
(c) Staying alive feels better.
(d) One is more likely than the other.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Volpatte say about the four great rivers of France?

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

3. Volpatte shares the first part of his story just after the squad finishes what type of duty?

4. In their deployment after Gauchin-l'Abbé, what is unusual about all the buildings and equipment?

5. According to Cocon, each regiment includes how many non-combatants?

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