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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the men, what is the attitude of the army towards plundering civilians?
(a) The army is ignoring them.
(b) The army is willing to purchase supplies from them.
(c) The army is cracking down on them.
(d) The army is unaware of them.

2. Why do the men agree that being unluckily killed or luckily staying alive are not the same thing?
(a) Everyone died eventually.
(b) Death lasts a long time.
(c) Staying alive feels better.
(d) One is more likely than the other.

3. 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.

4. Barque is described as being which of the following?
(a) A leader.
(b) A trickster.
(c) A rebel.
(d) A sage.

5. According to Volpatte, how many shirkers are there in the depots?
(a) Hundreds of thousands.
(b) Thousands.
(c) More than there are men on the front.
(d) Millions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Volpatte overhear the gossip of the gentlemen at the depot?

3. Why can Eudore's five friends not make it to their real destination?

4. Why does the old man who speaks to the soldiers leave angry?

5. Why is Pépère envied by the other men?

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