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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the narrator returns to the squad's quarters after listening to the story of execution, what is Volpatte doing?
(a) Telling anecdotes.
(b) Playing cards.
(c) Crying.
(d) Drinking.

2. When Chapter 2 opens, how long has the war been going on?
(a) Three years.
(b) One year.
(c) 22 days.
(d) 15 months.

3. What does the author call the useless things that the men carry with them?
(a) Their "crutches."
(b) Their "souvenirs."
(c) Their "burdens."
(d) Their "treasures."

4. The soldier being carried by the Territorial stretcher-bearers was killed doing what?
(a) Foraging for food.
(b) Looking for a souvenir German rifle.
(c) Trying to defect.
(d) Returning to his unit.

5. While they are on leave, what does Volpatte remind the rest of the squad of?
(a) They will all become civilians again later.
(b) They may all be dead in eight days.
(c) They are fighting to protect the life people enjoy in the city.
(d) They are heroes in the people's eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the author says that each poilu "carries his crowd along," what does the "crowd" refer to?

2. What is Gauchin-l'Abbé?

3. How do the men respond when asked to describe life on the front?

4. What is Biquet's response to his mother's concern for him as expressed in her letter?

5. In general, what opinion do the soldiers have of the local women?

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