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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did the men in battle do with their belongings when they were planning for an assault?
(a) Kept it on their backs
(b) Abandoned it
(c) Sent it to the rear
(d) Hid it in trenches

4. What color were the ribbons the Royal Welch Fusiliers wore on the back of their dress tunics?
(a) Orange
(b) Crimson
(c) Purple
(d) Black

5. Which disease did Graves believe resulted mostly from low morale?
(a) Suicide
(b) Trench feet
(c) Alcoholism
(d) Neurathenia

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year was Graves born?

3. Which of the following classes of people ranked lowest within the social code that Graves describes?

4. How old were Robert's parents when he was born?

5. Which of the following describes the relationship between Graves and George Mallory?

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