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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Pépère envied by the other men?
(a) He is getting married.
(b) He recently became a father.
(c) He was awarded a medal.
(d) He is being sent to the rear as a typist.

2. What do the men think of all of the things that the army issues them?
(a) They are ugly and of low quality.
(b) They are useless, but look good.
(c) They are ugly, but effective.
(d) They are plain and lack elegance.

3. When Chapter 12 begins, how long has the squad been digging trenches?
(a) Two months.
(b) One month.
(c) Six months.
(d) Ten days.

4. Why does the old man who speaks to the soldiers leave angry?
(a) The men find his philosophy amusing.
(b) The men make fun of his advanced age.
(c) The men disagree with him about the war.
(d) One of the men tries to cheat him.

5. Barque is described as being which of the following?
(a) A leader.
(b) A trickster.
(c) A sage.
(d) A rebel.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When Chapter 2 opens, how long has the war been going on?

4. Who is eager to prove themselves as a new cook?

5. Why don't the men want to get drunk the night before returning to the trenches?

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