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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the newspaper claim about the state of affairs for the poilu?
(a) They are well rested and ready to fight.
(b) They are living in poor conditions.
(c) They are in high spirits.
(d) They have everything they need.

2. What is Volpatte's condition when he is found?
(a) He is insane.
(b) He is wrapped in bloody bandages.
(c) He is violently ill.
(d) He is dead.

3. What does Lamuse believe about Eudoxie?
(a) She is a spy.
(b) She is following him.
(c) She can actually speak and understand French.
(d) She is hopelessly in love with him.

4. When first asked to share his story about the depot, what does Volpatte repeat?
(a) "They are fools."
(b) "There are too many of them."
(c) "It is not worth telling."
(d) "You would not believe me."

5. Why does the old man who speaks to the soldiers leave angry?
(a) The men find his philosophy amusing.
(b) One of the men tries to cheat him.
(c) The men disagree with him about the war.
(d) The men make fun of his advanced age.

Short Answer Questions

1. Cpl. Marchal has what relationship to the narrator?

2. On their final day of leisure, what do the men hope for?

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

4. Why does Tulacque believe that those who drive the artillery pieces to Verdun are not truly in the war?

5. What order does Cpl. Broyer issue?

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