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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. Where was Paul sitting all day?
2. What class is Paul mother in in the hospital?
3. Other than their legs, what does the men's new duty allow them to stretch?
4. What part of the war are the men particularly angry about?
5. In what month was Paul killed?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Paul think about after the man dies? What does this say about his character?
2. What do you think of the ending of All Quiet on the Western Front, and how does it make readers feel? Is it an appropriate ending?
3. What type of situation does Baumer's family face over his mother's illness?
4. What happens when an enemy soldier falls into Baumer's shell-hole?
5. What does Kropp decide to do if his leg is amputated? Why do the doctors amputate so quickly?
6. How does this book make you feel about war?
7. What do the men think about the causes and justifications behind the war?
8. How does Baumer feel about being back at the training camp on the moors? What does Remarque use nature to symbolize?
9. What do the men think about being assigned to guard the supply dump?
10. How do the men act while eating caviar? Why do they do this?
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 chooses at least two examples of symbolism from the book. Be sure to explain what the elements symbolize, and why you think the author chose them.
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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