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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 did Esperanza allow the condemned men do as they ate?
(a) Use the telephone to call whomever they wished.
(b) Write out their last will and testimate.
(c) Write a final letter to whomever they wished.
(d) Escape from the trench and other soldiers.

2. What month is it as this chapter opens?
(a) March.
(b) January.
(c) November.
(d) July.

3. How long does Pierre-Marie investigate Esperanza's story?
(a) Six weeks.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Eight weeks.
(d) Five weeks.

4. Which of the following is one of the things Mathilde was told in the letter she received from Passavant?
(a) Eskimo told her he planned on shooting himself in the hand.
(b) She would like to meet with with Mathilde immediately.
(c) She no longer loves Eskimo and doesn't want to talk about him.
(d) A woman told her that Eskimo was thrown over the trench.

5. Which of the following was not one of the items Manech had requested from the cook?
(a) Coffee
(b) Hot chocolate.
(c) Honey.
(d) Bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many men accompanied the condemned men to the trench?

2. Who promised to protect Manech for as long as he could?

3. Who does Sylvain go to visit?

4. What happened when Mathilde sent a letter to the wife of The Man?

5. Why is Mathilde unable to walk?

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