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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Special Reservists was Graves in charge of in Lancaster?
(a) 500
(b) 50
(c) 5000
(d) 5

2. Why were Graves' clothing and possessions considered second-rate?
(a) His parents did not provide pocket money
(b) His parents were not wealthy
(c) Graves did not care about his appearance
(d) Graves kept money for other things he wanted to do rather than to buy clothing

3. Which of the following places was Graves not billeted?
(a) Cambrin
(b) Paris
(c) Cuinchy Brick Stacks
(d) Bythune

4. How did Graves describe the religious feeling among the soldiers?
(a) Slipping, but still present
(b) Rampant
(c) Surprisingly resilient
(d) Non-existent

5. How did most of the students at Charterhouse feel about the war with Germany?
(a) Inevitable
(b) Surprising
(c) Demeaning
(d) Avoidable

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term billeted as Graves would use it ?

2. Where was Graves dispatched to join a unit destined for combat in France?

3. How long did Graves spend in basic training?

4. What did Graves spend his time doing in Harfleur 'Bull Ring' ?

5. In late July during the barrage of artillery fire that Graves' company experienced, about how many of his men were killed instantly?

(see the answer key)

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