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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the author's opinion about what the characters will say in his book?
(a) He hates not being allowed to accurately portray soldiers.
(b) He is worried about getting the tone right.
(c) He never thought about it.
(d) He doesn't think it is important.

2. According to Cocon, how many divisions comprise a corps?
(a) Ten corps.
(b) Seven corps.
(c) Four corps.
(d) Two corps.

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

4. Cpl. Marchal serves with what military units?
(a) The 5th and 6th battalions.
(b) The Moroccan Division.
(c) The Republican Guard engineering brigade.
(d) The 154th rifles.

5. How do the men prevent their cleaned rifles from being stolen by lazy or dishonest soldiers?
(a) They keep watch in pairs.
(b) They put an identifying mark on them.
(c) They sleep with their rifles under them.
(d) They disassemble the rifles.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the men, what is the attitude of the army towards plundering civilians?

2. How did Volpatte and Fouillade help Sgt. Sacerdote?

3. "Trench Tourists" refers to which of the following?

4. What is Biquet's response to his mother's concern for him as expressed in her letter?

5. When Cpl. Marchal and the narrator meet, they discuss which of the following happening to their mutual friends?

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