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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men think of all of the things that the army issues them?
(a) They are ugly, but effective.
(b) They are plain and lack elegance.
(c) They are ugly and of low quality.
(d) They are useless, but look good.

2. 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 petrol lighter.
(c) A flask of whisky.
(d) A roasted chicken.

3. What was the purpose of the patrol that Lamuse, Barque, Biquet, and Eudore died on?
(a) To clear out an international trench.
(b) To clear an area of mines.
(c) To locate new supplies.
(d) To find a German listening post.

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. What do the men think is the best way to augment their meager wages?
(a) By being friends with the quartermaster.
(b) By stealing.
(c) By bartering with other squads.
(d) By seeking promotions.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Cocon, how many villages has the squad quartered in?

2. What are the "Zouaves' Cells"?

3. How do the narrator and the others find Bertrand's body?

4. Why do the other men try to coax Volpatte into sharing his story?

5. How is Joseph Mesnil injured?

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