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Quiz #2: Charlie Champs

Canvas Bag with gas mask - Every soldier, sailor, and airman had one and carried it everywhere or risked arrest. The owner of this one was a man named McDonald.1. In Chapter 1, Charlie is sitting up on a hill with his spyglass. He is waiting for a famous sea captain to come into port. Who is that famous sea captain?

2. Why were the trenches dug in a zigzag design?

3. What is a dressing station?

4. During a battle a wounded soldier would find himself treated in a number of different stations. Put the following in order and describe the treatment received in each station: RAP, APS, and FDS.

5. In a war situation who would be treated first?
   a) someone with a deep cut
   b) someone who was clearly going to die
   c) someone who had a serious wound

6. Charlie witnessed a battle that decimated the (Royal) Newfoundland Regiment. What was the battle called? Where did the battle take place? What was the date?

7. What were small dogs used for at the front?

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