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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) An extension of their leave.
(c) A round of wine.
(d) That they will be sent into real combat.

2. When Cpl. Marchal and the narrator meet, they discuss which of the following happening to their mutual friends?
(a) Honorable discharge.
(b) Promotion.
(c) Death by nerve gas.
(d) Death by bombardment.

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

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

5. What is Gauchin-l'Abbé?
(a) A church.
(b) A village.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A university.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Volpatte overhear the gossip of the gentlemen at the depot?

3. Cpl. Marchal serves with what military units?

4. Where does the narrator meet with Cpl. Marchal?

5. Where do the events of the first chapter take place?

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