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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The characters introduced in Chapter 2 are part of what type of squad?
(a) A reserve squad.
(b) A medical squad.
(c) A front-line squad.
(d) An engineering squad.

2. What does the newspaper claim about the state of affairs for the poilu?
(a) They are well rested and ready to fight.
(b) They are living in poor conditions.
(c) They are in high spirits.
(d) They have everything they need.

3. Where does the narrator meet with Cpl. Marchal?
(a) Alleux Wood.
(b) Paris.
(c) Versailles.
(d) The Ardennes.

4. When first asked to share his story about the depot, what does Volpatte repeat?
(a) "They are fools."
(b) "You would not believe me."
(c) "It is not worth telling."
(d) "There are too many of them."

5. Pépin states that engages should not boast of having served unless they do which of the following?
(a) Charge into an enemy trench.
(b) Experience poison gas.
(c) Face machine gun fire.
(d) Encounter a tank.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Cocon, how many corps are present in the area of the railway depot?

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

4. Why were the executed veteran's accomplices sentenced to life in prison and not executed?

5. What is Tirloir's nickname?

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