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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. Where was the offensive that Graves was sent forward to help prepare for?

2. Which of the following was not included in Graves' childhood pursuits?

3. What were the English soldiers given during the summer of 1915?

4. What did Graves do that impressed his superior officer?

5. Which terms best describe the type of men which made up the Welsh Regiment?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Amalie von Ranke inherit a considerable amount of money and what did she do with that fortune?

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

3. Describe in what way Graves' regiment was known throughout the English Army and what battles they participated in?

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

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

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

7. What happened with Graves' relationship with Dick?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

What would you describe as the major themes of this novel? Which of these themes can you personally relate to? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Some describe this novel as a satire on wartime experiences. Do you agree with this description? Why or why not?

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