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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the four-horse coach decide to leave on Tuesday morning before daybreak?
(a) To avoid attracting a crowd.
(b) To get a head start on their journey.
(c) To take advantage of the daylight.
(d) To avoid traffic on the road.

2. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," what kind of soldiers are NOT wandering through the town?
(a) Artillerymen.
(b) Volunteers.
(c) Retired.
(d) Enlisted.

3. As they dined after the first indignant outburst the first day in Totes, the coach passengers spoke _______and thought _______.
(a) Much; little.
(b) Little; some.
(c) Some; much.
(d) Little; much.

4. What is the word that no one is shocked to hear about the Prussian officer's request?
(a) Mistress.
(b) Murder.
(c) Hostage.
(d) Ransom.

5. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif," the anguish of _______made men even desire the arrival of the________ .
(a) Knowledge; enemy.
(b) Suspense; enemy.
(c) Suspense; allies.
(d) Knowledge; allies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who refuses to meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes, stating that he would never have anything to do with the Germans?

2. In the beginning of "Boule de Suif" who are "scoundrels often brave beyond measure"?

3. At dinner the first day in Totes, who manifested a lively and tender sympathy for Boule de Suif?

4. When the male passengers meet with the Prussian officer after luncheon the first day in Totes, what does he do?

5. How do the leaders of "Avengers of Defeat," "Citizens of the Tomb," and "Brethren in Death" behave?

(see the answer key)

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