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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Mahogany Box.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had the captain been before the war?
(a) History teacher.
(b) Prison guard.
(c) Artist.
(d) Barber.

2. Which of the men condemned to death did Esperanza indicate was wearing German boots?
(a) Eskimo.
(b) Six-Soux.
(c) Common Law.
(d) The man.

3. Where does Mathilde keep her papers where she organizes her thoughts?
(a) In a mahogany box Manech gave her.
(b) In the personal journal Manech gave her.
(c) Under pillow as she slept and dreamed about Manech.
(d) In the wedding trousseau she prepared for Manech.

4. What decision does Therese make that she believes Six-Soux would approve of?
(a) The decision to send her daughters away.
(b) The decision to keep the money.
(c) The decision to marry.
(d) The decision to leave.

5. Who does Angel write his letter to?
(a) His lover.
(b) His mother.
(c) His friend.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following characters is probably thinking about his fiance as he is walking with the others?

2. Which man readily admitted to Esperanza that he had committed self-mutilation?

3. What does Pierre-Marie believe about Esperanza's story?

4. What belief does Captain Favourier have about the men?

5. Which of the following characters did not believe in the war when he was assigned his number?

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