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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the other Englishman that is transferred to Monte Oscuro with Orwell?
(a) Trottman.
(b) Smith.
(c) Williams.
(d) Yardley.

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

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. What kind of bird do the peasants like to hunt?
(a) Quails.
(b) Crows.
(c) Geese.
(d) Ducks.

5. What confuses Orwell about the Spanish language in Barcelona?
(a) The humor.
(b) The slang.
(c) The speed.
(d) The dialect.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what city has Orwell's wife moved?

2. Other than wine what other luxury do the soldiers have plenty of?

3. Where was POUM based?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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