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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. What medal is Alfa told he will be awarded in Part II?
(a) The Gold Star.
(b) The Croix de Guerre.
(c) The Purple Heart.
(d) The Wallingford.

2. How does Alfa quickly begin to feel about the German soldier he kills in Chapter XII?
(a) He feels nothing towards him.
(b) He despises him.
(c) He pities him.
(d) He is suspicious of him.

3. What does Captain Armand order the other soldiers to do with the traitorous ones?
(a) Cut their hands off.
(b) Tie their hands behind their backs.
(c) Cut their hair.
(d) Cut their tongues out.

4. What is the Ndiaye totem?
(a) An alligator.
(b) An elephant.
(c) A peacock.
(d) A lion.

5. What does Alfa think Captain Armand wants to do with him in Chapter XIII?
(a) Send him back to Africa.
(b) Trick him into confessing that he is a sorcerer.
(c) Lock him up.
(d) Promote him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alfa describe Captain Armand physically?

2. When do the white soldiers suddenly decide to stop obeying Captain Armand?

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

4. What is a totem, according to Alfa?

5. What does Alfa say when Captain Armand wants to know where his severed hands are?

(see the answer key)

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