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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Haie prefer military life to his normal job?

2. How many days ago did the soldiers have to relieve the front line?

3. Who hates Himmelstoss the most?

4. Who does the crying, fair-haired recruit remind Baumer of?

5. What are the men at rest five miles from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Kantorek do to the men?

2. Do you think that it is immoral for Müller to want Kemmerich's boots?

3. What does Kropp think war should be like?

4. Describe Corporal Himmelstoss.

5. Why did Baumer and Kat want to kill the fair-haired young recruit? Why didn't they do it?

6. How does Detering he react to the wounded horses, and why? What is his opinion of horses in warfare?

7. How did Baumer narrowly escape death in the dug-outs?

8. How does Haie Westhus feel about the difference between military and civilian life?

9. What happens to the young recruits in the dug-out?

10. When Baumer emerges from the hospital following Kemmerich's death, his head is suddenly filled with images of girls, meadows, clouds, and he seems to feel energized. Why do you think he feels this way?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Select and research a soldier who has told a story of remorse over killing enemy combatants or civilians. Present this story in the form of an essay along with your thoughts on the soldier's experience.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the conclusion of All Quiet on the Western Front. Be sure to touch upon:

1 - Your reaction.

2 - How Paul's death influences the overall theme of the novel (hope versus hopelessness).

3 - Whether or not you would have written the book this way, and why.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that describes what you think it would be like to join the military and go through boot camp. Be sure to describe some imaginary situations that show your reactions.

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