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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Orwell's POUM unit travel to from Sietamo?
(a) Alcubierre.
(b) Mauser.
(c) Zaragoza.
(d) Madrid.

2. What two languages does Orwell speak fluently?
(a) Arabic and Russian.
(b) Spanish and French.
(c) English and German.
(d) English and French.

3. Which of the following flags do the Republicans fly?
(a) Fascist.
(b) Soviet.
(c) Loyalist.
(d) Monarchist.

4. Where does the militia march to after getting armed?
(a) Zaragoza.
(b) Lisbon.
(c) Barcelona.
(d) Madrid.

5. Who does Orwell describe as a tough looking youth of 26?
(a) A popular army member.
(b) A paratrooper.
(c) A German soldier.
(d) An Italian millitiaman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of weapons is the militia issued?

2. What does Orwell say the trenches stink of?

3. What color did the Anarchists paint the trams and taxis?

4. What war are the front lines in Zaragoza reminiscent of?

5. What confuses Orwell about the Spanish language in Barcelona?

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