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Quiz for Living in the Past: Life and Death on the Western Front

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1. How did soldiers spend most of their time while on duty?

Engaged in direct combat with the enemy

On patrol and reconnaissance missions

Repairing trenches and standing watch

Honing their combat skills

Correct. The answer is c. In between bursts of horrific violence, soldiers experienced long periods of boredom and discomfort during which they spent most of their time repairing their defenses and keeping an eye out for a potential enemy assault.

Incorrect. The answer is c. In between bursts of horrific violence, soldiers experienced long periods of boredom and discomfort during which they spent most of their time repairing their defenses and keeping an eye out for a potential enemy assault.

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2. Which of these contributed the most to the high casualty rate on both sides during World War I?

The advantages the offense had over the defense in most battles

The determination of soldiers on both sides to crush the enemy

The low level of training received by most soldiers

The use of modern weapons

Correct. The answer is d. Antiquated military strategies that emphasized the frontal attack were rendered obsolete by the machine gun, barbed wire, long-range artillery, and poisonous gas.

Incorrect. The answer is d. Antiquated military strategies that emphasized the frontal attack were rendered obsolete by the machine gun, barbed wire, long-range artillery, and poisonous gas.

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3. All told, how many combatants died during World War I?

500,000 to 1 million

1 to 2 million

3 to 5 million

At least 8 million

Correct. The answer is d. Another 21 million were wounded.

Incorrect. The answer is d. Another 21 million were wounded.

Quiz for Living in the Past: Life and Death on the Western Front

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