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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many days did it take Graves to travel 17 miles when he was transferred?
(a) 2 days
(b) 1 day
(c) 1 week
(d) 2 months

3. What was the age range of the men in Graves' platoon of Welshmen?
(a) 15-63
(b) 20-70
(c) 12-45
(d) 18-50

4. In what form was Chapter 13 originally composed?
(a) Personal letters
(b) Personal narrative
(c) Oral dictation
(d) Diary entries

5. Where did Graves and some others go to rescue survivors after the battle of Loo?
(a) No Man's Land
(b) Trenches
(c) Germany
(d) Barbed wire area

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Graves go on leave during Chapter 15?

2. With whom did Graves develop an amorous, but not physically erotic, relationship?

3. At what age did Robert stop being fervant about his religious studies?

4. Approximately how many men out of the 800 men were casualties after the first day of the Battle of Loo?

5. Which of the following people did Graves meet during his final year in school who was also a famous mountaineer?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Robert Graves and his friend, Nevill Barbour, feel about their time in public schools?

2. In what way did Graves change the opinion of his direct supervisor and how did he accomplish this task?

3. How did Graves describe the men of the Welsh Regiment personally and as soldiers and how did this make Graves feel?

4. Why does Graves think that the 'trench feet' was a result of low morale?

5. Describe the intent of Chapter 13 as the author wrote it.

6. How did Graves become aware of the class distinctions and how did he view them during this time?

7. What happened to the English soldiers during the summer of 1915 as described by Graves?

8. What was Graves' opinion related to Mallory and the climb up Mount Everest?

9. What factors does Graves indicate have led to the waning of religious feeling among the soldiers?

10. What is unique and different beginning with Chapter 12 and how has it been changed from its original format?

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