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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Tulacque believe that those who drive the artillery pieces to Verdun are not truly in the war?
(a) They are not armed.
(b) There is no activity in Verdun.
(c) They are only exposed to danger once.
(d) They are civilians.

2. The men of the squad agree that support services should be performed by which of the following groups?
(a) Women.
(b) Young men.
(c) Veterans.
(d) The old and weak.

3. What type of establishment does Eudore's wife Mariette run?
(a) An inn.
(b) A café.
(c) A small school.
(d) A saloon.

4. What does Mariette give to Eudore before he leaves?
(a) A picture of her.
(b) Ham, bread, and wine.
(c) A box of cigars.
(d) A stack of letters for him.

5. Volpatte's compatriots oppose him when he criticizes what group?
(a) The English enlisted men.
(b) The medical staff.
(c) The police.
(d) The civilians.

Short Answer Questions

1. The characters introduced in Chapter 2 are part of what type of squad?

2. When the narrator and the other encounter Eudoxie, what is Lamuse doing?

3. Which luxury in Gauchin-l'Abbé do the men seem to enjoy most?

4. When the narrator returns to the squad's quarters after listening to the story of execution, what is Volpatte doing?

5. In Chapter 14, the squad learns that they are headed where?

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