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

3. Why was the fair-haired recruit so embarrassed?

4. When do the English gunners usually start firing?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do the men prefer sharpened shovels to bayonets?

3. Describe the bond that exists between Baumer and Kropp.

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

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

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

7. How was Himmelstoss disgraced?

8. Describe Corporal Himmelstoss.

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

10. How do the men feel about their education?

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

Choose a character from the novel and write an essay explaining:

1 - How he displayed bravery or helped the others.

2 - The qualities that this individual displayed that others can learn from.

3 - This character's opinion of the war.

Essay Topic 3

Paul Baumer's life is filled with tragedy. Write an essay that describes the tragic events detailed in All Quiet on the Western Front, and how these events affected Baumer.

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