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Why did the men that returned from battle receive double rations?
Why did the men that returned from battle receive double rations?
There were so many soldiers dead that there were extras.
How many men are usually in a full company?
How many men are usually in a full company?
150
In chapter 1, how many are in the Second Company?
In chapter 1, how many are in the Second Company?
80
Who encouraged the men to join the army?
Who encouraged the men to join the army?
What happened to Joseph Behm in the first battle?
What happened to Joseph Behm in the first battle?
In Kantorek's letter, what were the men called?
In Kantorek's letter, what were the men called?
What are the men at rest five miles from?
What are the men at rest five miles from?
Who said 'it would not be such a bad war if only one could get a little more sleep'?
Who said 'it would not be such a bad war if only one could get a little more sleep'?
What did Paul do in the evenings before the war?
What did Paul do in the evenings before the war?
Who is the man called 'postman'?
Who is the man called 'postman'?
What did Paul and Kropp 'accidentally' drop on Himmelstoss?
What did Paul and Kropp 'accidentally' drop on Himmelstoss?
How old was Kemmerich when he died?
How old was Kemmerich when he died?
What does Kropp call the new recruits?
What does Kropp call the new recruits?
What does Haie say revenge is?
What does Haie say revenge is?
Who got jumped by the boys?
Who got jumped by the boys?
Why does Tjaden hate Himmelstoss so much?
Why does Tjaden hate Himmelstoss so much?
What do the boys call Kat's ability to get things out of nowhere such as food?
What do the boys call Kat's ability to get things out of nowhere such as food?
Who says 'give 'em all the same grub and all the same pay/ and the war would be done and over in a day'?
Who says 'give 'em all the same grub and all the same pay/ and the war would be done and over in a day'?
What is a symbol for the innocent young men sent to the front lines?
What is a symbol for the innocent young men sent to the front lines?
Which soldier is most upset by the horses screaming?
Which soldier is most upset by the horses screaming?
In the beginning of chapter 6, what do the men find at the shelled school-house?
In the beginning of chapter 6, what do the men find at the shelled school-house?
What 'hoovers' over the soldiers?
What 'hoovers' over the soldiers?
What does Detering say is a sign of coming bombardment?
What does Detering say is a sign of coming bombardment?
What items signal to the men that they are in for a bad time at the front?
What items signal to the men that they are in for a bad time at the front?
Why does the young recruit go mad in the dugout?
Why does the young recruit go mad in the dugout?
What two qualities are part of Paul's memories of the church and the old poplars?
What two qualities are part of Paul's memories of the church and the old poplars?
What souvenirs do the soldiers retrieve from the battlefield?
What souvenirs do the soldiers retrieve from the battlefield?
Why are the young recruits not doing well in battle?
Why are the young recruits not doing well in battle?
Who does Paul find in a dug-out pretending to be wounded?
Who does Paul find in a dug-out pretending to be wounded?
At the end of chapter 6, how many men are in the Second Company?
At the end of chapter 6, how many men are in the Second Company?
What does Paul say a soldier needs for contentment?
What does Paul say a soldier needs for contentment?
____ is the explanation of why we seem to forget things so quickly.
____ is the explanation of why we seem to forget things so quickly.
Who or what prompts Paul and Kropp to go to the delousing station?
Who or what prompts Paul and Kropp to go to the delousing station?
When the soldiers sneak off to meet the girls, whom do they leave behind sleeping?
When the soldiers sneak off to meet the girls, whom do they leave behind sleeping?
When the soldiers sneak off to meet the girls, where do they carry their supplies?
When the soldiers sneak off to meet the girls, where do they carry their supplies?
When Paul sees his 'brunette' the second time, why is she less interested in him?
When Paul sees his 'brunette' the second time, why is she less interested in him?
When Paul arrives at his house on leave, whom does he encounter first?
When Paul arrives at his house on leave, whom does he encounter first?
Within hours of arriving home, what 'ruins the evening' for Paul?
Within hours of arriving home, what 'ruins the evening' for Paul?
After Paul realizes words do not reach him the way they used to, he ____.
After Paul realizes words do not reach him the way they used to, he ____.
While on leave, Paul learns that ___ has been called to duty.
While on leave, Paul learns that ___ has been called to duty.
When telling Kemmerich's mother of her son's death, Paul realizes that ____.
When telling Kemmerich's mother of her son's death, Paul realizes that ____.
Study Notes
Key Events and Characters in "All Quiet on the Western Front"
- Returning soldiers receive double rations due to high casualties leading to excess supplies.
- A full company typically consists of 150 men, but the Second Company has only 80 soldiers.
- Kantorek, a school teacher, is responsible for encouraging young men to enlist in the army.
- Joseph Behm is killed early in battle, being shot in the eye.
- The men are referred to as "The Iron Youth" in a letter from Kantorek.
- The soldiers are resting five miles from the front lines.
- Katczinsky humorously expresses that the war wouldn't be so bad if men could get more sleep.
- Before the war, Paul was creative, writing poems and plays.
- Himmelstoss, nicknamed "postman," is known for his strict behavior towards recruits.
- Paul and Kropp play a prank by "accidentally" dumping a latrine bucket on Himmelstoss.
- Kemmerich dies at the young age of 19, emphasizing the tragic loss of youth in war.
- Kropp describes the new recruits as "infants," highlighting their inexperience.
- Haie comments that revenge is akin to "black pudding."
- Himmelstoss is attacked by the other soldiers, showcasing their rebellion against his authority.
- Tjaden loathes Himmelstoss due to his harsh treatment of bed-wetters.
- Kat has a unique ability to procure food, referred to as his "sixth sense."
- Katczinsky argues that uniformity in food and pay could end the war quickly.
- Horses symbolize the innocence of young men sent to war, invoking strong emotions in soldiers, especially Detering.
- At a shelled schoolhouse, the soldiers find coffins, a grim reminder of death.
- The concept of "chance" is acknowledged as looming over the soldiers.
- Detering notes that the presence of rats indicates impending bombardment.
- Various items like coffins, Edamer cheese, and rum signal difficult times ahead at the front.
- A young recruit suffers a mental breakdown in the dugout due to claustrophobia.
- Paul's memories of the church and old poplars evoke feelings of calm and quiet.
- Soldiers collect relics from battlefields, including copper driving bands and bayonets.
- Young recruits struggle in battle, primarily due to their lack of experience.
- Paul finds Himmelstoss feigning injury in a dugout, illustrating his cowardice.
- The Second Company is reduced to 32 men by the end of Chapter 6, indicating heavy losses.
- Paul believes that a soldier requires good food and rest for contentment.
- "Habit" explains the rapid forgetfulness experienced by soldiers.
- A poster prompts Paul and Kropp to visit the delousing station for cleanliness.
- The soldiers sneak off to meet girls, leaving Tjaden behind as he sleeps.
- They carry their supplies tucked into their boots for the clandestine meeting.
- When Paul encounters his "brunette" again, she seems less interested because he is going home on leave.
- Upon returning home, Paul first sees his sister, indicating family connections.
- A confrontation with a major shortly after arriving home disrupts Paul's evening.
- Paul struggles with feelings as he realizes words no longer hold the same meaning for him, leading to a desire for more time to comprehend his experiences.
- While on leave, Paul discovers that Kantorek has been called to duty, showcasing the cycle of war affecting all participants.
- When Paul breaks the news of Kemmerich's death to his mother, he realizes the sacredness of her loss, reinforcing the deep and personal impact of the war.
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Test your knowledge of the characters and events in 'All Quiet on the Western Front' from chapters 1 to 12. This quiz includes flashcards covering key details such as troop numbers, motivations, and major figures in the story. Prepare yourself for deeper understanding of this classic novel about World War I.
