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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Fouillade do during the rainstorm?
(a) He talks about his hometown.
(b) He drinks alone.
(c) He reads a newspaper.
(d) He showers in the rain.

2. Who is the "weasel-faced ancient at Gauchin" from the newspaper story?
(a) The Commandant.
(b) Cpl. Bertrand.
(c) The old treasure hunting man the squad met earlier.
(d) The Marist brother.

3. Volpatte shares the first part of his story just after the squad finishes what type of duty?
(a) Creating a large dirt pallisade.
(b) Rebuilding a road.
(c) Patrolling a forested area.
(d) Digging a deep trench.

4. What does the arrival of the Moroccan Division mean to the men of Cpl. Bertrand's squad?
(a) They will be placed on leave.
(b) High command is unhappy with their part of the front.
(c) An attack by the enemy is expected.
(d) An offensive will soon begin.

5. In Chapter 15, one squad in the regiment is rumored to have made a meal out of what?
(a) Labri.
(b) Crows.
(c) A stray cat.
(d) Rats.

Short Answer Questions

1. Overall, the men of Cpl. Bertrand's squad are best described in what way?

2. What order does Cpl. Broyer issue?

3. How does Lamuse return to the trench after helping the sappers?

4. The "Territorials" are noted for what unusual quality?

5. The soldier being carried by the Territorial stretcher-bearers was killed doing what?

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