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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 was the name of Graves' first child?

2. Which of the following literary figures was not one of friendships Graves made while at Oxford?

3. How many of Graves' children joined the Armed Forces during World War II?

4. Why did Graves leave Majorca, Spain?

5. What was the last year Graves attended Oxford?

Short Essay Questions

1. During this post-war time, what did Nicholson do that later Graves and Lawrence needed to help him with?

2. In what ways were Graves and T.E. Lawrence alike while they were together at Oxford?

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

4. After Graves was injured, what steps were taken by the military and himself?

5. Describe how Graves passed the time before he underwent the operation on his nose while he was back home in England?

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

7. Describe how Sassoon and Graves, both of whom were injured, spent their time recovering.

8. What happened as Graves tried to resign his commission and demobilize as a student to Oxford?

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

10. What did Graves start doing during the time he lived with Nicholson in the town of Islip?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why do you believe Graves revised this publication in 1957? Do you believe this was a good idea? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Could this novel be used as a text in a history class? Would it be beneficial? Is it biased? Why or why not?

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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