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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Pages 59 - 88).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter III, what does Alfa think of his fellow soldiers?
(a) He thinks they are very brave.
(b) He does not have any opinion of them.
(c) He thinks they are idiots who cannot think for themselves.
(d) He thinks they are intelligent.

2. What term does Alfa's unit use to refer to Black soldiers?
(a) Big Men.
(b) Sorcerers.
(c) Chocolats.
(d) Night Hawks.

3. At the end of Chapter XII, how does Alfa believe his fellow soldiers look at him?
(a) As a simpleton.
(b) As a savage.
(c) As a child.
(d) As a genius.

4. What does Alfa think is necessary on the battlefield, as he narrates in Chapter VI?
(a) Madness.
(b) Food.
(c) Prayer.
(d) Empathy.

5. What phrase does Afla repeat many times at the beginning of his sentences in Part I?
(a) You know.
(b) I know, I understand.
(c) Please God.
(d) Help now.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Mademba died, how did Alfa usually conduct himself with Mademba on the battlefield?

2. What does Alfa think the Captain and his fellow soldiers hope will happen to him when he returns to the Front from the Rear?

3. Why should soldiers not smoke in a war, according to Alfa?

4. What does Alfa think "the Captain's France" requires of him and other Black soldiers?

5. How does Alfa repeatedly refer to Mademba Diop?

(see the answer key)

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