Question

c. angry at everyone
d. ready to celebrate

1. why does paul lie to his mother about the war?

a. he wants to protect her feelings
b. he wants to brag
c. he forgets what really happens
d. he doesnt understand the question

1. what sound in town reminds paul of the war?

a. church bells
b. tram cars
c. children playing
d. birds singing

1. how do civilians react when paul talks about the war?

a. they listen quietly
b. they treat him like a hero
c. they assume they know all about it
d. they ignore him entirely

1. what happens to kantorek, pauls former schoolmaster?

a. he moves to another country
b. he becomes a soldier and is humiliated
c. he becomes a famous general
d. he becomes pauls superior officer

Explanation:

These answers are based on events from All Quiet on the Western Front:

1. Paul lies to his mother to spare her the pain of the war's horrors.
2. The clatter of tram cars in town reminds Paul of the sounds of battle.
3. Civilians lack real war experience, so they claim to understand Paul's trauma without empathy.
4. Kantorek, who pressured boys to enlist, is later drafted, bullied, and humiliated as a soldier.

Answer:

1. A. He wants to protect her feelings
2. B. Tram cars
3. C. They assume they know all about it
4. B. He becomes a soldier and is humiliated