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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. Who is bothered the most by the sound of the wounded horses?

2. What "game" did Himmelstoss used to make the men play?

3. The men were trained to be heroes as if they were...

4. What is Lohne?

5. What do the men find prepared for them on the way to the front?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the men finally outwit the rats?

2. Why does Kantorek's letter make the men angry? Why do you think the men have become old?

3. How do the men get their revenge on Himmelstoss?

4. What does Kropp think war should be like?

5. How does Baumer feel at the end of this chapter?

6. Why does Tjaden have a special grudge against Himmelstoss?

7. How do the men react when they are finally attacked?

8. What does Himmelstoss prove about his character in this chapter?

9. What did Kantorek do to the men?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about a real-life case in which a soldier was court-martialed. Be sure to explain the charges, the evidence, verdict, punishment (if applicable), and whether or not you agree with the findings of the military court.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that explains the conventions regarding the treatment of POWs, and your personal opinion about them. Are they too harsh or too lenient? Should different rules be applied to different types of enemies?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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