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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was Graves sent starting at age six?
(a) Hospital
(b) Seminary
(c) Mission
(d) Preparatory school

2. What was the age range of the men in Graves' platoon of Welshmen?
(a) 15-63
(b) 12-45
(c) 20-70
(d) 18-50

3. From what disease did Robert suffer at the young age of approximately four-and-one-half?
(a) Scarlet fever
(b) Encephalitis
(c) Polio
(d) Tuberculosis

4. How many children did Amalie give birth to with Alfred?
(a) 10
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 8

5. How long did Graves spend in basic training?
(a) Two months
(b) Three months
(c) Three weeks
(d) One week

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term desultory as used to describe German shelling?

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

3. What were many of the students at Charterhouse impressed with in regards to Graves?

4. Which of the following people did Graves meet during his final year in school who was also a famous mountaineer?

5. In what sport did Graves win a first place prize?

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