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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. What would the students who passed the examination go on to do?

2. Where was Graves assigned since he was unable to return to combat?

3. What degree did Graves receive when he completed his time at Oxford?

4. Why did Graves leave Majorca, Spain?

5. With which of the following literary figures did Graves develop a deep and sincere friendship?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Graves felt about Oxford when he enrolled in October of 1919.

2. Describe the university and classes Graves held as he began his new post as a professor in Egypt.

3. Describe how Graves' opinions of the war differed from those he became friends with at Oxford?

4. What changed about the periods of convalescence for soldiers who were injured during a battle?

5. What did Graves do during his recovery period from his nose surgery before he returned to the war?

6. What happened to Graves and his family toward the end of his schooling and what steps did he take because of this?

7. How did Graves feel about the local customs and culture while in Egypt?

8. What events led to Sassoon's denouncing the war and announcing his intention to refuse further service?

9. Upon return to the 3rd Battalion in England, what did Graves and Sassoon do for the military and to pass the time?

10. Describe what Graves did during his latter years while at Oxford?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Graves spent a great deal of time in the trenches. How did this particular type of battle help the English? Do you believe this is an effective strategy to use during battles? Is it still used today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Describe the Battle of Loos as seen through Graves' eyes. Was this battle well thought out? Was it effective? Why or why not?

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