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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the two Moroccans want from the men?
(a) Directions.
(b) Ammunition.
(c) Food.
(d) Tobacco.

3. According to Cocon, each regiment includes how many non-combatants?
(a) 100 non-combatants.
(b) 50 non-combatants.
(c) 20 non-combatants.
(d) 250 non-combatants.

4. How is Joseph Mesnil injured?
(a) A sniper shoots him after he takes out a machine gun.
(b) He intentionally runs into machine gun fire after the battle is over.
(c) One of his grenades explodes early.
(d) He is killed in close combat.

5. Why does the squad have difficulty reaching their destination at the new trench?
(a) They aren't sure where they're going.
(b) They have no map.
(c) They are led by an inept lieutenant.
(d) They cannot see in the darkness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Barque is described as being which of the following?

2. Who is Eudoxie?

3. In Chapter 15, when the men run low on supplies, what does Triloir share with the rest of the squad?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 22, how many men from Bertrad's squad survive?

5. At the end of Chapter 14, what does the narrator dream of?

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