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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 was the age range of the men in Graves' platoon of Welshmen?

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

4. Why were Graves' clothing and possessions considered second-rate?

5. During which months does Chapter 13 generally take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What would the English soldiers do before a mass attack which some could find grisly, but the soldiers felt necessary to help the survivors?

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

4. Why was Graves unable to use the new gas masks and why was this of concern to him?

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

6. How does Graves recall the time he spent in Germany with his relatives during the summers of his childhood?

7. What happened just hours before the gas offensive which caused great confusion and horrible casualties among the British forces?

8. In what way did Graves describe the constant flow of troops in his regiment and how did the constant change affect morale?

9. Describe how Graves found his experiences climbing with George Mallory.

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

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?

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