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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In their deployment after Gauchin-l'Abbé, what is unusual about all the buildings and equipment?
(a) They are camouflaged.
(b) They are civilian-grade.
(c) They are painted flat black.
(d) They are modern.

2. Why do the other men try to coax Volpatte into sharing his story?
(a) They want to know what he's hiding.
(b) They are eager for any story from outside the trenches.
(c) They know he should not hold his anger in.
(d) They are curious about the brigade headquarters.

3. What does Eudoxie do when Lamuse announces his feelings to her?
(a) She rejects him.
(b) She is frightened, but accepting.
(c) She is speechless.
(d) She falls in love with him.

4. Why does Tulacque believe that those who drive the artillery pieces to Verdun are not truly in the war?
(a) They are civilians.
(b) They are only exposed to danger once.
(c) They are not armed.
(d) There is no activity in Verdun.

5. What is Biquet's response to his mother's concern for him as expressed in her letter?
(a) He immediately writes back to console her.
(b) He is totally unphased.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is worried.

Short Answer Questions

1. The characters introduced in Chapter 2 are part of what type of squad?

2. Why can Eudore's five friends not make it to their real destination?

3. What is Tirloir's nickname?

4. Cpl. Marchal has what relationship to the narrator?

5. According to Cocon, how many divisions comprise a corps?

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