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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 Graves posted when he was transferred to the Royal Welch Fusiliers?

2. How did Graves describe the religious feeling among the soldiers?

3. What was issued in preparation for the Somme?

4. What new so-called accessory was planned to be released upon the German lines?

5. How many pre-1888 regiments did the Royal Welch Fusiliers hold?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did Graves spend his time at the Harfleur 'Bull Ring'?

3. Describe who Graves' paternal grandfather was and what his importance was within society.

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

5. What happened with Graves' relationship with Dick?

6. Why did Raymond encourage Graves to take up boxing?

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

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

9. What did Amalie von Ranke believe she could do once she met Alfred Graves?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe in detail what portions of the novel were most important for study? Why do you believe them to be most important? Are there portions which could be eliminated? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Do you believe this novel could be used to represent the most common view of WWI? 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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