EDIT IMW877880 Battlefields of Verdun 1916

The transcript describes the village of Florie, highlighting its church and the numerous battles fought over a hill nearby. The narrative details the repeated attacks and defenses, each resulting in significant losses. It concludes with a poignant reflection on the human cost, noting that the ground is metaphorically made of the men who died there.

What notable feature is mentioned to be on the right side of the village of Florie?

• A river

• A church

• A school

• A market

How many times has the village of Florie been taken and retaken?

• 20 times

• 10 times

• 16 times

• 12 times

What is the consistent loss of men during each phase of the battle for the hill?

• 60 men

• 50 men

• 40 men

• 30 men

What happens after the hill is retaken in the battle?

• The attackers celebrate

• The defenders retreat

• 50 men are lost in guarding it

• The village is abandoned

What metaphor is used to describe the ground in the final section?

• A battlefield

• A graveyard

• A garden

• A desert