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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What war are the front lines in Zaragoza reminiscent of?
(a) The Boer War.
(b) World War One.
(c) The Mafia Wars.
(d) The One Hundred Years War.

2. What is the terrain of no man's land?
(a) Sandy.
(b) Grassy.
(c) Muddy.
(d) Rocky.

3. What kind of weapons is the militia issued?
(a) Rifles.
(b) Grenades.
(c) Machine guns.
(d) Pistols.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the militia fight in Zaragoza?

2. What kind of rifle does Orwell receive?

3. What two languages does Orwell speak fluently?

4. Where does the militia march to after getting armed?

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

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