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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unit does Orwell's English paper allow him to join?
(a) SWAT.
(b) EGAL.
(c) POPA.
(d) POUM.

2. What is the name of the army unit that arrives on the Aragon in June, 1937?
(a) The Militia Army.
(b) The Popular Army.
(c) The POUM Army.
(d) The Red Army.

3. Why do people prefer the Popular Army to the militia?
(a) It has better living conditions.
(b) It has better weapons.
(c) It has a goal.
(d) It is structured.

4. Why were the streets of Catalonia dimly lit at night?
(a) For fear of air raids.
(b) To save energy.
(c) To stop foreigners coming in.
(d) To stop people leaving their houses.

5. What does a Column mean?
(a) An Arsenal.
(b) A large number of soldiers.
(c) An article in a newspaper.
(d) An enemy line.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does Orwell say he speaks badly?

2. What makes Orwell's patrols difficult?

3. Where does Orwell's POUM unit travel to from Sietamo?

4. What do people start saying instead of Buenos dias?

5. What does Orwell ideally want to fight against?

(see the answer key)

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