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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the soldier in "The Dead-Beat?"

2. Owen's preface says his poems are about __________.

3. Where does the soldier wake up in "Conscious?"

4. What does the speaker of "Disabled" remember about the town he is observing?

5. Who delivers news of the soldier in "The Dead-Beat?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What does "Le Christianisme" imply about the role of religion in war?

2. What does the soldier's wish to be put to bed symbolize in "Disabled?"

3. What do you think is the message of "Spring Offensive?"

4. What does "Dulce Et Decorum Est" say about war and death?

5. Who "smote" the soldiers suffering from psychological trauma in "Mental Cases?"

6. What do each of the soldiers cry out for in "The Last Laugh?"

7. Why do soldiers laugh at death in "The Next War?" What does this reveal about war?

8. What does "S.I.W." stand for? How does this contribute to the soldier dying with a smile?

9. What does Lewis say about Owen prior to World War I in the Introduction of Collected Poems?

10. What contradiction is found in "Sonnet?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does escapism play in Owen's poetry? Use at least one example of an escapist poem from Owen's work to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Define personification and explain how Owen used it in his poetry.

Essay Topic 3

What role does sound play in Owen's poetry? Use at least two examples of poems to support your answer.

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