Characters
Who is the main character and narrator of the story?
Paul Baumer?
In which country does the story primarily take place?
Germany
What event causes Paul and his friends to enlist in the army?
patriotic fervor, not wanting to be called cowards, encouragement from his teacher
What does "all quiet" refer to in the title?
deceptive calmness
Name one of Paul's close friends from the story.
Kat, Albert, Leer or Muller
What is the primary setting of the story?
the Western Front during World War I
What happens to Franz Kemmerich in the first chapter?
he has his leg amputated and eventually dies
Define "front" in the context of the story.
the area where the most severe fighting occurs
Which character represents the older generation in the book?
Kantorek
What type of environment is described in the first chapter?
a war-torn battlefield
How do the soldiers feel about the war at the beginning of the story?
they are confused
What does "barracks" mean?
a building for soldiers
Who is the soldier that dies in the first chapter?
Franz Kemmerich?
How does the setting affect the soldiers?
hopeless, gloomy, sad
What do the soldiers receive from the front lines?
letters from home
What is the meaning of bombardment
a continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other missiles.
What does the character Kat do for the group?
resourceful, leader, and provider
What season is it at the beginning of the story?
Summer
Describe the mood of the soldiers in Chapter 1
tense and anxious
Define embittered.
To make someone resentful or produce nasty emotions or views of the world