Generals Die In Bed Chapter 4: Back to the Round
Please answer all of the following questions thoughtfully in complete sentences on loose-leaf. Make reference to the book WITH PAGE NUMBERS as often as possible.
- Imagine yourself as a soldier in the trenches. Of the things mentioned/described in the book, what do you think would be the worst aspect of life in the trenches? Explain the reasoning behind your choice and talk about how you would be affected.
- What is the usual punishment for an enemy sniper? (explain/quote)
- What was Brown’s big mistake? How does his squad react to what happens to him?
Vocabulary
Enfilade – when a trench is exposed to enemy fire from the side and down the entire length of the trench
Funk-hole – dugout or foxhole
Putrescence – a horrible smell