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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Graves spend at least five of his summers while he was a child?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) Ireland
(d) England

2. To what sport did Mallory introduce Graves?
(a) Running
(b) Shooting
(c) Climbing
(d) Boxing

3. In what area was Graves introduced to the sport of climbing?
(a) Ireland
(b) Germany
(c) Charterhouse
(d) Snowdon

4. Which of the following best defines the term untoward when used to describe Jack Graves' school chum?
(a) Disadvantagous
(b) Pessimistic
(c) Unlucky
(d) Inappropriate

5. Why did Graves enjoy his time in Germany and feel that he received respect?
(a) Relatives' local prestige and lineage
(b) The fact that he was visiting and did not reside in Germany
(c) Parents' financial status
(d) Castles they lived in

Short Answer Questions

1. How many pre-1888 regiments did the Royal Welch Fusiliers hold?

2. What sport did Graves take up to help him be left alone by school bullies?

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

4. How many men passed through the Royal Welch Fusiliers throughout the course of the war according to Graves?

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

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