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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the "weasel-faced ancient at Gauchin" from the newspaper story?
(a) The old treasure hunting man the squad met earlier.
(b) The Commandant.
(c) The Marist brother.
(d) Cpl. Bertrand.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 16, why is Paradis worn out?
(a) He is carrying a machine-gun.
(b) He has been serving as a liaison.
(c) He has not eaten all day.
(d) He has been digging trenches all day.

3. When the author says that each poilu "carries his crowd along," what does the "crowd" refer to?
(a) Trophies, keepsakes, and knickknacks.
(b) Photographs of family and friends.
(c) Lice, tics, and other bugs.
(d) Squadmates.

4. According to Cocon, how many villages has the squad quartered in?
(a) 3.
(b) 29.
(c) 16.
(d) 47 villages.

5. How do the men respond when asked to describe life on the front?
(a) They describe the situation honestly.
(b) They make up heroic stories about themselves.
(c) They embellish its hardships.
(d) They lie, underplaying its horrors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Blaire, Poupardin, and Pépin do in order to find a way to cook the meat?

2. What does the German demand of God?

3. What hazard do the men face even after they reach the relative safety of the heights?

4. What do the men think of all of the things that the army issues them?

5. What are the "Zouaves' Cells"?

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