All Quiet on the Western Front Ch. 1-3
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- Q1What does the opening scene where the soldiers receive double rations reveal about war?The benefits that can come to strong soldiersThe senseless need to follow ordersThe importance of camaraderie in warThe brutality and destruction of war300s
- Q2What is the significance of the following line from p. 12: "There were thousands of Kantoreks, all of whom were convinced that they were acting for the best--in a way that cost them nothing."He is showing how the war effort is hurt by those who chose not to go to warThe author is showing how the young soldiers were often pushed into war by well-meaning teachers and leadersHe shows how angry the men were that their teacher had not joined them at the frontHe is revealing the evil intentions of teachers and others who convinced students to go to war300s
- Q3What is ironic about the fact that Kantorek has written to Kropp that they are all "Iron Youth"?The boys all saw themselves as strong and did not need to be remindedThe boys read the letter right in the middle of a battle in which they are very scaredThe boys had just visited Kemmerich, who was dyingKantorek wrote this right before he died300s
- Q4What does the description of Corporal Himelstoss show about the nature of war?War allowed everyday people to become strong soldiersThe structure of the military was set up to favor the foot soldiersThe initial training for soldiers prepares them well for the battles aheadSome soldiers use the military as a way to feel more powerful and superior to others300s
- Q5What do the descriptions of Katczinsky reveal about his role within the group?He serves as a wise provider and protector of the groupHis bitterness and anger often spreads to other members of the groupHe often leads the group on dangerous and misguided missionsThe group often has to help encourage him to face the perils of war300s
- Q6What is the significance of the following line on p. 41? "Give 'em all the same grub and all the same pay and the war would be over and done in a day."This explains Katczinsky's plan to escape from his duties in the military.This is part of Katczinsky's belief that those who command the armies don't suffer the true hardships of warThis line is Katczinsky's way of showing that he supports the current war effortsThis shows Katczinsky's desire to become an officer300s
- Q7What do Kropp's theories on p. 41 show about his belief on war?He thinks that the soldiers should follow the commands of their superior officersHe thinks it is honorable to die in warHe feels like the soldiers should be given more food and payHe feels that those who make the decisions to go to war should be the ones doing the actual fighting300s
- Q8What is Tjaden's motivation for attacking Himmelstoss?He wanted to take over Himmelstoss' positionHe thought Himmelstoss treated his friends unfairlyHe thought Himmelstoss was unpatrioticHimmelstoss punished him by making him sleep in bunks with another bed-wetter300s