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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 kept money for other things he wanted to do rather than to buy clothing
(d) Graves did not care about his appearance

2. Where did Graves go on leave during Chapter 15?
(a) Madrid
(b) Paris
(c) London
(d) Vermelles

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

4. Approximately how many men out of the 800 men were casualties after the first day of the Battle of Loo?
(a) 700
(b) 550
(c) 200
(d) 650

5. How long after Graves finished school at Charterhouse did it take before England declared war on Germany?
(a) One week
(b) One month
(c) Two days
(d) Two weeks

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Great War, what did Graves insist he was as far as his heritage was concerned?

2. What was the age range of the men in Graves' platoon of Welshmen?

3. Which of the following did Graves use to describe death during the summer of 1915?

4. In what year was Chapter 13 originally written?

5. How many children did Amalie give birth to with Alfred?

(see the answer key)

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