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Gas! Trivia Quiz

Gas was introduced as a weapon on the Western Front. This quiz is about its use and effects.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
beterave

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
300,175

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The German army first employed gas at Second Ypres. What kind of gas was used? Hint

mustard gas

phosgene gas

tear gas

chlorine gas

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Question 2 of 10

2. Phosgene was a derivative of chlorine gas. It had a killing power that was 18 times more powerful than chlorine gas. It was dreaded for what reason? Hint

all of these

it was not felt initially

it was invisible

it killed painfully

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Question 3 of 10

3. After Second Ypres, what piece of equipment were British soldiers issued to protect them from gas? Hint

nothing

respirators

the ARS gas mask and can

the gas helmet

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Question 4 of 10

4. This particular type of gas was not meant to kill, but to harass and cause injury. It smelled like garlic or radishes, and was oily brown. It is better known as what? Hint

blister gas

iodine gas

mustard gas

brown chlorine gas

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Question 5 of 10

5. After 1916, what was the percentage rate of men returning to duty after being hospitalized for gas exposure in the British army? Hint

90 percent

50 percent

75 percent

45 percent

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Question 6 of 10

6. Mechanization was still in its infancy during World War I. Were there protective measures for animals to safeguard them against gas?

Yes

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Question 7 of 10

7. What counter measure did some of the kilted Highland regiments take against the blistering agents in mustard gas? Hint

they wore double thickness kilts

they took no counter measures

they wore underwear

they wore overcoats

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Question 8 of 10

8. After the Germans used gas on the battlefield, what was the political outcome of that decision? Hint

it was neither accepted or condemned

it was accepted as a feature of modern warfare

it was universally condemned

it was only condemned by pacifists

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Question 9 of 10

9. When a sentry saw a suspicious vapor cloud approaching, how did he sound a warning? Hint

he donned his gas mask

he yelled, 'Gas!'

all of these

he rang an alarm

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Question 10 of 10

10. Was weather a factor in the use of gas on the battlefield?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The German army first employed gas at Second Ypres. What kind of gas was used?

Answer: chlorine gas

The German army used chlorine gas at Second Ypres. The first to feel the effects of the weapon were the 45th Algerian Infantry Division who fled and left a huge gap in the line. However, the Germans failed to fully take advantage of this opportunity.

2. Phosgene was a derivative of chlorine gas. It had a killing power that was 18 times more powerful than chlorine gas. It was dreaded for what reason?

Answer: all of these

Phosgene did not produce a vapor cloud and was not readily detectable. Smelling faintly like mouldy hay, phosgene when breathed in heavy doses was not fatal initially. When the symptoms did show, breathing became shallow, followed by vomiting, an increased pulse rate and a discharge of fluid from the lungs. Death would follow within 48 hours.

3. After Second Ypres, what piece of equipment were British soldiers issued to protect them from gas?

Answer: the gas helmet

The British response to gas was extremely rapid. Within a week the gas helmet was issued. Better versions with eye pieces followed.The ARS mask and can were French issued equipment and were not used by the British.

4. This particular type of gas was not meant to kill, but to harass and cause injury. It smelled like garlic or radishes, and was oily brown. It is better known as what?

Answer: mustard gas

Mustard gas was hated because it had a tendency to settle in depressions and shell holes and not evaporate for days. Exposure to mustard gas caused not only respiratory ailments, but blistering and blindness if not quickly treated.

5. After 1916, what was the percentage rate of men returning to duty after being hospitalized for gas exposure in the British army?

Answer: 90 percent

Ninety percent of the men who were hospitalized for gas exposure were eventually returned to duty. This is a testament to the success of the counter measures and treatment.

6. Mechanization was still in its infancy during World War I. Were there protective measures for animals to safeguard them against gas?

Answer: yes

Steps were taken to protect animals, especially horses and pack mules.These animals were fitted with a protective mask to safeguard them during gas attacks.

7. What counter measure did some of the kilted Highland regiments take against the blistering agents in mustard gas?

Answer: they wore underwear

The best countermeasure they took was to wear underwear.

8. After the Germans used gas on the battlefield, what was the political outcome of that decision?

Answer: it was universally condemned

The use of gas was universally condemned by pacifists, the belligerents involved and the neutral nations. Politically, it made public opinion in the United States, which had no desire to be embroiled in a European war, sympathetic to the Allied cause.

9. When a sentry saw a suspicious vapor cloud approaching, how did he sound a warning?

Answer: all of these

Whenever a sentry was posted,the standing order was to sound the alarm,'gas!' verbally and or ring the gas gong, bell, or rattle.

10. Was weather a factor in the use of gas on the battlefield?

Answer: yes

Weather was a factor when gas was deployed in an offensive action. Wind speed and direction were always something to be considered because you did not want the gas to blow back into your own trenches. Precipitation would cause the gas to dissipate and lose its potency, so rainy weather made the use of gas unfavorable.

Source: Author beterave

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