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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In August of 1915, where was a major offensive planned?
(a) La Bassye
(b) Vermelles
(c) Bythuyne
(d) Cambrin

2. Where was the offensive that Graves was sent forward to help prepare for?
(a) Fricourt
(b) England
(c) Somme
(d) Stockingholm

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

4. How old was Graves in 1916?
(a) 18
(b) 25
(c) 21
(d) 16

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following literary figures was not one of friendships Graves made while at Oxford?

2. What illness did Graves develop after a few weeks at his new assignment?

3. What did Graves and his fellow officers argue the merits of?

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

5. Which terms best describe the type of men which made up the Welsh Regiment?

(see the answer key)

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