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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Oh What a Literary War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country's submarines were active in the Atlantic and ultimately brought America into World War I?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Britian.
(d) Scotland.

2. Fussell quotes Hardy, "Irony is the attendant of hope, and the fuel of hope is _______"
(a) Peace.
(b) Language.
(c) Innocence.
(d) Literature.

3. Some rumors fed many _____.
(a) Poems.
(b) Folktails.
(c) Lies.
(d) Short stories.

4. According to the British commander, what was obvious to him throughout the first part of the war?
(a) They needed more army members.
(b) They needed a better attack plan.
(c) They needed men to enlist.
(d) They needed a stronger army.

5. What number played prominently in the methodology of the war?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. The British had failed to do what by Christmas 1915?

2. According to the crucifixion story, what held this soldiers hands and feet so that this soldier was crucified?

3. What time in the morning did the day begin for the troops in the trenches?

4. What is the title of the second part of the trilogy?

5. Within the trenches, how many lines of troops were stationed there in war time?

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