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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What weapon are Orwell and his troops supplied with?

4. What do the soldiers think caused the downfall of Mblaga?

5. What is on top of each hilltop?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the front such a miserable place to live?

2. Describe the front lines near Zaragoza.

3. How does Orwell's situation change at the beginning of Chapter 4?

4. What is an officer's role in the militia?

5. How do the newspapers report the Fascist attack?

6. What does Orwell do once he reaches his trench?

7. Describe the conditions in Huesca.

8. What is Orwell's role as a Cabo?

9. How do Orwell and his troops secure a trench area?

10. What flags do the different sides fly?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was Orwell fighting for? Did Orwell genuinely believe what he fighting for? Is it essential for a soldier to believe in the war cause?

Essay Topic 2

Why did Orwell become disillusioned with Communism? What was Orwell's view of Communism before he fought for POUM?

Essay Topic 3

Why does Orwell's opinion of Communists change during his time in Spain? How did Orwell express his dislike for Communism in his later years?

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