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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. When men such as Himmelstoss get a star or a stripe, it is as though they have swallowed...

2. What haunts Baumer as he stands on guard after the attack?

3. Who is Haie Westhus?

4. What do the men salvage for parts to send home?

5. Who is coming to the front?

Short Essay Questions

1. Baumer muses that "the unhappiness of the world is so often brought on by small men". Why do you think this is?

2. What does Kropp think war should be like?

3. What is the difference between the younger and older men?

4. What is Kat's special talent? What does he do for the men?

5. How did the men break Himmelstoss' power over them?

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

7. How was Himmelstoss disgraced?

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

9. How do the men feel about their education?

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

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 about the character of Paul Baumer, including his personality, what he represents, and how Baumer's reactions to the events around him illustrate the nature of his character.

Essay Topic 3

War has its own general horrors, but also has other specific effects. Research and write an essay about an aftereffect of war, such as Gulf War Syndrome, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or a refugee crisis. Make sure to explain:

1 - The specific cause.

2 - The nature of the disease or crisis.

3 - Any treatments or solutions available.

4 - How you think the problem could have been prevented, or can be prevented in the future.

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