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Trench foot is not mentioned as a problem affecting the soldiers in the trench.
False
The soldiers have a specific area dug into the trench for sleeping.
True
The soldiers find the presence of lice less bothersome than trench foot.
False
The soldiers consider themselves high priority in the war effort.
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The shell explosion near the soldiers had significant immediate consequences.
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The soldiers are completely free from concerns about mortality.
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The soldiers maintain a calm and peaceful environment with no bickering.
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The soldiers are certain that they will return home safely from the war.
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The soldier writing the journal believes that he plays poker honestly.
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The soldiers have no concerns about the dampness affecting their health.
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Study Notes
Life in the Trenches
- The author is stationed in a quiet area of the Western Front during WWI
- Trench foot and lice are common problems for soldiers
- The author has a small space dug into the side of the trench where he and his comrades sleep
- The author worries about the possibility of the trench collapsing and the onset of trench foot
- The author notes the camaraderie amongst the soldiers despite the hardships
- The author expresses frustration with the fact that German soldiers have been reading his journal entries
- The author believes that some of his comrades cheat at poker and others do not know how to play
- An artillery shell landed close to the author's position, reminding him of the potential for death in war
- The author expresses a newfound fear of mortality, wondering if he will survive the war even if he is away from the frontlines
- Despite the dangers and hardships, the author is grateful to be alive
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Explore the hardships and camaraderie experienced by soldiers in the trenches of the Western Front during World War I. This quiz delves into the personal reflections of a soldier dealing with challenges like trench foot, fears of mortality, and the complexities of life amidst conflict. Test your knowledge of the realities faced in war and the resilience of the human spirit.
