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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On their final day of leisure, what do the men hope for?
(a) That they will be sent into real combat.
(b) An issue of cigarettes.
(c) An extension of their leave.
(d) A round of wine.

2. What is Gauchin-l'Abbé?
(a) A university.
(b) A monastery.
(c) A village.
(d) A church.

3. According to the media, what is the state of the war?
(a) A swift victory is expected.
(b) Slow progress is made.
(c) A victory is impossible.
(d) The war is being lost.

4. Why does Labri refuse to eat?
(a) He doesn't like Fouillade.
(b) He doesn't like the men's food.
(c) He is well fed.
(d) He is sick.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mariette give to Eudore before he leaves?

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

3. What does the newspaper claim about the state of affairs for the poilu?

4. According to Volpatte, how many shirkers are there in the depots?

5. In general, what opinion do the soldiers have of the local women?

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