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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term desultory as used to describe German shelling?
(a) Tiresome
(b) Methodical
(c) Random
(d) Specific

2. At what age did Robert stop being fervant about his religious studies?
(a) 20
(b) 16
(c) 18
(d) 12

3. Which terms best describe the type of men which made up the Welsh Regiment?
(a) Independent thinkers
(b) Irrationale
(c) Desired to be commanded
(d) Objective

4. What happened to nearly all of Graves' relatives who fought in the German armed forces?
(a) Defected to England
(b) Were war heros
(c) Killed in action
(d) Went AWOL

5. Where would Graves and his men go when German artillery was close?
(a) Abandoned buildings
(b) Bunkers
(c) Trenches
(d) Train cars

Short Answer Questions

1. From what did Graves resign during his final year at school?

2. From what disease did Robert suffer at the young age of approximately four-and-one-half?

3. What did Amalie von Ranke want to perform while traveling?

4. With whom did Graves develop an amorous, but not physically erotic, relationship?

5. Why were Graves' clothing and possessions considered second-rate?

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