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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When the narrator returns to the squad's quarters after listening to the story of execution, what is Volpatte doing?
(a) Playing cards.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Telling anecdotes.
(d) Crying.

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

4. What is Biquet's response to his mother's concern for him as expressed in her letter?
(a) He immediately writes back to console her.
(b) He is worried.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is totally unphased.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many deaths are predicted in the first chapter?

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

3. What do the men concede with regards to the "shirkers"?

4. Who is sent with the narrator to find the missing Volpatte and Fouillade?

5. According to Cocon, how many divisions comprise a corps?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the men's hopes and fears as their last day of leave approaches?

2. What do the soldiers believe about fraternity, liberty, and equality?

3. What unusual orders are given to the unit in Chapter 11?

4. What is the nature and duty of Cpl. Bertrand's squad?

5. What are the preparations for the offensive on the French side?

6. According to the author, what is important about the men writing letters home?

7. Briefly summarize Cocon's description of the organization of the forces present near the railway station.

8. How does the squad acquire room and board in Gauchin-l'Abbé?

9. What is the condition of most of the soldiers the morning after the bombardment?

10. What is the "feast of the survivors"?

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