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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, when the men run low on supplies, what does Triloir share with the rest of the squad?
(a) A pack of crackers.
(b) A flask of whisky.
(c) A roasted chicken.
(d) A petrol lighter.

2. How do the men prevent their cleaned rifles from being stolen by lazy or dishonest soldiers?
(a) They sleep with their rifles under them.
(b) They disassemble the rifles.
(c) They keep watch in pairs.
(d) They put an identifying mark on them.

3. According to Cocon, each regiment includes how many non-combatants?
(a) 20 non-combatants.
(b) 250 non-combatants.
(c) 50 non-combatants.
(d) 100 non-combatants.

4. In their deployment after Gauchin-l'Abbé, what is unusual about all the buildings and equipment?
(a) They are camouflaged.
(b) They are painted flat black.
(c) They are modern.
(d) They are civilian-grade.

5. According to Cocon, how many corps are present in the area of the railway depot?
(a) 4 corps.
(b) 39 corps.
(c) 104 corps.
(d) 12 corps.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the author's opinion about what the characters will say in his book?

2. What does Cocon calculate about the squad?

3. What type of establishment does Eudore's wife Mariette run?

4. Pépin states that engages should not boast of having served unless they do which of the following?

5. What do the men concede with regards to the "shirkers"?

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