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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 - The Gross Deutschland.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Sajer learn when they arrived in Kharkov?
(a) Moscow had fallen.
(b) Stalingrad had fallen.
(c) The Allies landed in France.
(d) His father died.

2. What does Guy Sajer say of the additional training he received in his unit?
(a) It was insufficient.
(b) It was sufficient.
(c) It was long.
(d) It was adequate.

3. What did Sajer say of the training in Part 2 Chapter 5?
(a) It was exhausting.
(b) It was mainly hand to hand combat training.
(c) It was simple.
(d) It was easy to skip.

4. What did Sajer find perplexing after frequently being under artillery fire?
(a) The military doctors humor.
(b) The sarcasm of combat veterans.
(c) Russian tactics.
(d) The German tactics.

5. Who does Sajer say was promoted to Sergeant in Part 2 Chapter 5?
(a) Holensen.
(b) Himself.
(c) Wersten.
(d) Lensen.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sajer describe the weather on October 30 in the Prologue?

2. Who managed to stay with Sajer in the same detail?

3. What was Guy Sajer's unit's purpose?

4. Who was the leader of the unit Guy Sajer was assigned to?

5. What did the German army do to forestall the Russian army according to Sajer?

(see the answer key)

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