A Lost Generation

What was the initial reaction of people to the start of World War I?

• They were scared and opposed the war
• They were enthusiastic and cheered for the war
• They were indifferent and didn't care about the war
• They were confused and didn't know how to react

What did the governments and newspapers of European nations do to rally the public to the cause of the war?

• They called on their loyalty to their religion
• They called on their loyalty to their political party
• They called on their loyalty to king and queen, to the nation, to their tsar, or emperor
• They called on their loyalty to the European Union

What is the term used to describe the feeling of disappointment when something turns out to be not nearly as good as you thought it was?

• Disillusionment
• Disappointment
• Discontentment
• Displeasure

What is "shell shock"?

• A form of what is now called post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• A type of explosive used during the war
• A type of military tactic used during the war
• A type of trench used during the war

Who coined the term "Lost Generation"?

• Ernest Hemingway
• J.R.R. Tolkien
• Gertrude Stein
• Wilfred Owen

What is the double meaning of the term "Lost Generation"?

• It refers to the generation of writers and artists disillusioned after the war, and to the post-war generation more broadly
• It refers to the generation of writers and artists who survived the war, and to the post-war generation more broadly
• It refers to the generation of writers and artists who opposed the war, and to the post-war generation more broadly
• It refers to the generation of writers and artists who supported the war, and to the post-war generation more broadly

What was the total number of casualties (killed or wounded) during World War I?

• 10 million
• 20 million
• 30 million
• 40 million

How did civilians fare during World War I?

• They were not affected by the war at all
• They were traumatized and made up nearly half of the casualties
• They were killed in even greater numbers than soldiers
• They were generally unaffected by the war but suffered some economic hardships

Which author is known for reflecting the trauma of the war in his writing?

• Gertrude Stein
• Ernest Hemingway
• Wilfred Owen
• J.R.R. Tolkien

Which nation lost the greatest percentage of its prewar population during World War I?

• Germany
• France
• Austria
• Serbia