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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 27.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How did Graves feel about the war rationing of food?
(a) He wrote poems and letters to the editor saying it was wrong
(b) He was often hungry
(c) He felt there was abundant food
(d) He stole to get more credits

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Graves and Sassoon describe the English media's portrayal of the war?

2. Which of the following places was Graves not billeted?

3. What happened to Graves as he completed his work as a drill and musketry instructor?

4. In late July during the barrage of artillery fire that Graves' company experienced, about how many of his men were killed instantly?

5. How did Nancy Nicholson see all social problems?

(see the answer key)

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