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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do the men of Cpl. Bertrand's squad hope to be sent for rest?
(a) Italy.
(b) Spain.
(c) Paris.
(d) Morocco.

3. Who are the anonymous individuals who make speculations in the first chapter?
(a) The ghosts of dead soldiers.
(b) Invalids in a sanatorium.
(c) Generals.
(d) Inmates in a prison.

4. The "Territorials" are noted for what unusual quality?
(a) They are former criminals.
(b) They are old men.
(c) They are foreigners.
(d) They are too young for regular duty.

5. Tirette is best described as which of the following?
(a) A card-sharp.
(b) A thug.
(c) A joker.
(d) An actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lamuse believe about Eudoxie?

2. What is Tirloir's nickname?

3. Why do the gentlemen of the depot take care to avoid Volpatte?

4. Why were the executed veteran's accomplices sentenced to life in prison and not executed?

5. When Chapter 12 begins, how long has the squad been digging trenches?

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