"All Quiet On The Western Front" (Chap. 7-9)
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In Chapter 7, how do Paul and the soldiers woo the women they meet?
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By offering them bread and sausage.
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By promising them protection from other Germans.
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By speaking French so well.
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By impressing them with their tales of war.
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By retrieving an escaped pig for them.
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This quiz assesses comprehension of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' Chapters 7-9, focusing on character interactions, personal reflections, and war's impact. It evaluates understanding of key plot elements and thematic discussions relevant to literature and history studies.
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When Paul’s mother asks “Was it very bad out there, Paul,” he responds,...
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“Quit asking me such stupid questions!”
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“I can’t talk about it now, mother.”
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“You could not want to know.”
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“No, mother, not so very. There are always a lot of us together so it isn’t so bad.”
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“Do I seem fit to answer such a question, mother?”
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A. “No, mother, not so very. There are always a lot of us together so it isn’t so bad.”Explanation
The correct answer is "No, mother, not so very. There are always a lot of us together so it isn't so bad." This response suggests that Paul is trying to downplay the severity of the situation outside, reassuring his mother that it is not as bad as she may think. He mentions that there are always a lot of people together, implying a sense of safety and support.Rate this question:
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In Chapter 8, Paul has guard duty at a prisoner camp. Where are the prisoners from?
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Britain
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France
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Russia
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The United States
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Italy
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A. RussiaExplanation
In Chapter 8, Paul is assigned guard duty at a prisoner camp. The prisoners in the camp are from Russia.Rate this question:
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In chapter 8 Paul is visited by his father and sister who inform him of what?
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That their home was destroyed by an explosive shell dropped by the enemy.
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That the family has lost all of their money due to the war.
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That they are moving to the United States.
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That his mother is sick with cancer.
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That his mother has died of a heart attack.
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A. That his mother is sick with cancer.Explanation
In chapter 8, Paul is visited by his father and sister who inform him that his mother is sick with cancer.Rate this question:
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In Chapter 9, the men have a discussion about war in general. Which of the following best describes their ultimate conclusion?
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That war is a great opportunity for a boy to become a man.
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That war is good for national spirit.
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That wars are useful only for leaders who want to get into history books.
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That the German people are clearly not very good at fighting wars.
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That the German people are obviously very good at fighting wars.
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A. That wars are useful only for leaders who want to get into history books.Explanation
The men in Chapter 9 conclude that wars are useful only for leaders who want to get into history books.Rate this question:
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