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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 Kat think they are losing the war?
2. What type of cheese are the men given?
3. Why does the orderly glance at Kemmerich and then leave?
4. How old is Kemmerich?
5. Who is Haie Westhus?
Short Essay Questions
1. Katczinsky recites the rhyme "Give 'em all the same grub and all the same pay / And the war would be over and done in a day". What do you think this means?
2. 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?
3. How do the men get their revenge on Himmelstoss?
4. What is Kat's special talent? What does he do for the men?
5. What is Kropp's opinion of what life will be like when the men return home? What does it tell the reader about the effect of war upon a man?
6. What happens to the young recruits in the dug-out?
7. How does Detering he react to the wounded horses, and why? What is his opinion of horses in warfare?
8. How does Haie Westhus feel about the difference between military and civilian life?
9. How do the men feel when they are at the front?
10. How does Baumer feel at the end of this chapter?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay on the importance of literature as a way to get a message across. Be sure to touch upon:
1 - Examples of literature that have had a great impact.
2 - Literature's effectiveness in comparison to film, music, and art.
Essay Topic 2
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.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay explaining the causes of World War I, including a time-line of events, and all the responsible people, parties, and governments.
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