Print
Word
PDF
|
| Name: _________________________ | Period: ___________________ |
This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where was Graves posted when he was transferred to the Royal Welch Fusiliers?
2. Where was Graves sent starting at age six?
3. In what year does Graves believe Mallory reached the summit of Mount Everest?
4. What were the ribbons which the Royal Welch Fusiliers wore on the back of their dress tunics called?
5. Which disease did Graves believe resulted mostly from low morale?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Graves become aware of the class distinctions and how did he view them during this time?
2. In what way does Graves explain the concept of relative risk which evolved by the combatants in the trenches?
3. What would the English soldiers do before a mass attack which some could find grisly, but the soldiers felt necessary to help the survivors?
4. How did Amalie von Ranke inherit a considerable amount of money and what did she do with that fortune?
5. Why was Graves unable to use the new gas masks and why was this of concern to him?
6. Describe how Graves found his experiences climbing with George Mallory.
7. How did Graves describe the men of the Welsh Regiment personally and as soldiers and how did this make Graves feel?
8. Describe in what way Graves' regiment was known throughout the English Army and what battles they participated in?
9. How does Graves recall the time he spent in Germany with his relatives during the summers of his childhood?
10. What happened in August of 1915 which would be helpful to a later major offensive in the area around La Bassye?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the changes in equipment Graves experienced during his time in the military. Which changes were beneficial to Graves? Which seemed to make no difference?
Essay Topic 2
What do you believe is Graves' purpose in writing this novel? Do you believe he achieved his purpose? How do you feel after reading the novel?
Essay Topic 3
What would you describe as the major themes of this novel? Which of these themes can you personally relate to? Why?
|
This section contains 813 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) |
|
