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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what year did Graves indicate Chapter 12 was originally written?
2. What did Graves' first wife die from?
3. What color were the ribbons the Royal Welch Fusiliers wore on the back of their dress tunics?
4. What were the ribbons which the Royal Welch Fusiliers wore on the back of their dress tunics called?
5. What disgusted Graves that was a somewhat common practice among the students at Charterhouse?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Graves spend his time at the Harfleur 'Bull Ring'?
2. Why was Graves unable to use the new gas masks and why was this of concern to him?
3. How did Robert Graves and his friend, Nevill Barbour, feel about their time in public schools?
4. How did Amalie von Ranke inherit a considerable amount of money and what did she do with that fortune?
5. Why did Raymond encourage Graves to take up boxing?
6. How did Graves become aware of the class distinctions and how did he view them during this time?
7. What would the English soldiers do before a mass attack which some could find grisly, but the soldiers felt necessary to help the survivors?
8. Describe who Graves' paternal grandfather was and what his importance was within society.
9. In what way did Graves change the opinion of his direct supervisor and how did he accomplish this task?
10. Describe the intent of Chapter 13 as the author wrote it.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe Graves' trip back to London after he was seriously injured. How would you feel under these same conditions? Do you believe this was good medical practice? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
This novel is considered a chronicle. What does this term mean to you? Do you believe it is an accurate description of this novel? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
What would you describe as the major themes of this novel? Which of these themes can you personally relate to? Why?
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