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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Pages 30 - 58).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the only thing Alfa was thinking about as Mademba died?
(a) Getting revenge on the soldier who killed Mademba.
(b) His own starvation.
(c) How he himself would survive the day.
(d) His prayers to his mother.

2. In Chapter II, what does Alfa think the trenches look like?
(a) A woman's genitals.
(b) A diamond.
(c) A river.
(d) A snake.

3. Why was it particularly dangerous for Alfa to do what he did with Mademba's body in Chapter II?
(a) He knew the spirits would punish him for killing Mademba.
(b) It was a bright moon, and the enemy soldiers could see Alfa more clearly.
(c) He knew his own soldier comrades in the trenches would likely try to kill him when he returned.
(d) It was considered taboo to carry another man's body on his back.

4. What is another word Alfa thinks people now think of him as, in the wake of Mademba's death?
(a) An imposter.
(b) A demm.
(c) A turncoat.
(d) A priest.

5. In Chapter XI, what does Jean-Baptiste become that eventually leads to his death?
(a) A cook.
(b) A provocateur.
(c) An informant.
(d) A unit leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. What medal is Alfa told he will be awarded in Part II?

2. How does Alfa repeatedly refer to Mademba Diop?

3. How does Alfa always kill the enemy soldiers?

4. Why is Alfa missing one of his hands?

5. When does Captain Armand finally call Alfa in to have a serious talk about his conduct regarding enemy soldiers?

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