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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In late July during the barrage of artillery fire that Graves' company experienced, about how many of his men were killed instantly?
(a) One half
(b) Two thirds
(c) One third
(d) Three fourths

2. What did many of the English soldiers do routinely before a mass attack?
(a) Pool their cash into a sweepstakes
(b) Drink heavily
(c) Go into town to have a party
(d) Read and prayer together as a group

3. Which of the following best describes Graves' experience at Charterhouse?
(a) Exciting
(b) Intellectually stimulating
(c) Exceling
(d) Demeaning

4. During which months does Chapter 13 generally take place?
(a) July and August
(b) June and July
(c) May and June
(d) April and May

5. What did Graves do that impressed his superior officer?
(a) Showed exlempary guarding duties
(b) Spoke German fluently
(c) Competed well in a local boxing match
(d) Organized his troops well

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Chapter 13 originally written?

2. What nickname was Siegfried Sassoon given?

3. How old was Graves in 1916?

4. What sport did Graves take up to help him be left alone by school bullies?

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

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