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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the offensive, when does the squad come under fire?
(a) As soon as they descend the slope.
(b) When they enter the international trench.
(c) The instant they leave their trench.
(d) When they cross the barbed-wire.

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

3. In Chapter 23, why do the men not dare to stop digging the new trench?
(a) They are afraid of being assigned to worse duty.
(b) They are worried they will freeze if they do.
(c) They are afraid of the officers.
(d) They want to dig deep trenches for safety.

4. The German in the refuge served as which of the following?
(a) An officer.
(b) A sapper.
(c) An aviator.
(d) A sniper.

5. Why are the gentlemen of the depot jealous of Bourin the Parisian?
(a) He is safe in the south.
(b) He is getting married soon.
(c) He received orders to deploy for combat.
(d) He has just been promoted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Volpatte overhear the gossip of the gentlemen at the depot?

2. What are the "Zouaves' Cells"?

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

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

5. What kind of a structure does the squad occupy during the violent rainstorm in Chapter 11?

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