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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the orderly glance at Kemmerich and then leave?
(a) He is doing the rounds.
(b) He is preparing to euthanize him.
(c) He is checking up on him.
(d) He is waiting, and wants the bed.

2. What do the men wrap Himmelstoss in when they beat him?
(a) A pillowcase.
(b) A bed cover.
(c) Wire bedding.
(d) Tow cable.

3. What did Kropp lose in his bet about the German airplane?
(a) A bottle of beer.
(b) His boots.
(c) Ten German marks.
(d) A sandwich.

4. Who is Haie Westhus?
(a) A construction worker.
(b) A peat-digger.
(c) A gardener.
(d) A field-worker.

5. What did Baumer and Kemmerich used to catch in the lane of poplars by the Klosterbach?
(a) Chazwazzels.
(b) Sticklebacks.
(c) Pollywogs.
(d) Grasshoppers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main character's name?

2. Who or what do the soldiers have to thank for their good fortune?

3. Katczinsky said the war wouldn't be so bad if they could just get enough...

4. What does Müller offer Baumer a fine piece of?

5. How many deaths does the orderly think there will be on the day Kemmerich dies?

(see the answer key)

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