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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which genre did Graves write the most poetry in?
(a) Poetry
(b) Fiction
(c) Fantasy
(d) Nonfiction
2. In what city did Graves rejoin the war?
(a) Litherland
(b) Somme
(c) London
(d) Givenchy
3. What happened to Graves as he completed his work as a drill and musketry instructor?
(a) He was killed
(b) He spoke of anti-war sentiments and was hurt
(c) He worked too hard and collapsed
(d) He was demoted
4. In what year was Graves' second child born?
(a) 1921
(b) 1923
(c) 1922
(d) 1925
5. How many of Graves' children joined the Armed Forces during World War II?
(a) 3
(b) 2
(c) 4
(d) 1
6. What was the sentiment at Oxford in regard to the war?
(a) Pro-war
(b) Anti- German
(c) Anti-war
(d) Pro-soldier
7. Why did Graves leave Majorca, Spain?
(a) Because his wife died
(b) Because he was not allowed to write in Spain
(c) Because the Spanish Civil War started
(d) Because his children needed different care
8. Why did the police change the rules about soldiers convalescing at their personal homes?
(a) They armed forces were short handed
(b) It was too costly to travel
(c) Homes were destroyed
(d) Many did not return
9. What did Graves find displayed everywhere in England?
(a) Anti-war sentiments
(b) German support
(c) Patriotism
(d) Names of the injured and dead
10. Who continues to live with Graves?
(a) Nichole
(b) His father
(c) Lawrence
(d) Nicholson
11. What did Graves' mother force him to do while he was in England?
(a) Hide from everyone
(b) Attend long church services
(c) Visit all of his school friends
(d) Visit wounded soldiers
12. How did Graves consider the war?
(a) Clear and well run
(b) A brave effort
(c) Understandable and necessary
(d) Evil and pointless
13. What degree did Graves receive when he completed his time at Oxford?
(a) Doctorate
(b) Masters
(c) Associates
(d) Bachelor's
14. Sassoon's political views could best be described as?
(a) Unnamed
(b) Conservative
(c) Liberal
(d) Erratic
15. What does Graves spend his time doing right after he resigns his teaching position in Cairo?
(a) Spends several weeks apologizing to the staff and students
(b) Spends several weeks writing
(c) Spends several weeks traveling
(d) Spends several weeks looking for a new job
Short Answer Questions
1. When was Graves' first son born?
2. What did Lawrence personally refuse to do in regard to his books?
3. What illness did Graves develop after a few weeks at his new assignment?
4. What did Graves become obsessed with happening?
5. To whom did Lawrence introduce Graves?
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