Nathan Hale's Treaties, Trenches Comprehension Quiz

Who is the author of "Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood"?

• Nathan Hale

• Jeff Kinney

• Raina Telgemeier

• Dav Pilkey

What major historical event is the main focus of "Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood"?

• The American Revolution

• World War I

• The Civil War

• The Space Race

Which animal represents France in the book?

• Bear

• Rooster

• Lion

• Eagle

What is a "trench" as described in the book?

• A type of weapon

• A long, narrow ditch soldiers lived in

• A kind of treaty

• A uniform

Why did countries form alliances before World War I, according to the book?

• To share food

• To protect each other in case of war

• To build more trenches

• To trade animals

How does the author use animals in the book to help readers understand the countries involved in World War I?

• By making the story funny

• By showing each country as a different animal to make it easier to remember

• By teaching about animal habitats

• By showing animal battles

What was one effect of trench warfare on soldiers, as shown in the book?

• They became rich

• They often got sick from mud and wet conditions

• They learned to fly planes

• They traveled the world

If you were a soldier in the trenches, what might you do to stay safe, based on what you learned from the book?

• Stand up tall so everyone can see you

• Stay low and use the trench walls for protection

• Leave the trench and run into open fields

• Shout loudly to scare the enemy

Based on the book, why do you think the author chose to use humor and comics to tell the story of World War I?

• To make the story confusing

• To help young readers understand a serious topic in a fun way

• To make the book longer

• To avoid teaching history

Imagine you are explaining World War I to a friend who has not read the book. Using what you learned, what is one important lesson from "Treaties, Trenches, Mud, and Blood" you would share?

• Wars are always fun and exciting

• Alliances and misunderstandings can lead to big problems

• Animals fought in the war

• Trench life was comfortable