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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Dr. Rivers bothered by Moffet's recovery?
(a) He thinks Moffett is faking.
(b) It happens too fast.
(c) It's not based in medicine.
(d) It happens too slow.

2. How is the village the officers stay in affected by the war?
(a) It's ruined.
(b) It's frightened.
(c) It's dangerous.
(d) It's thriving.

3. What motivates Billy to fight in France?
(a) The Medal of Honor.
(b) Lack of a life plan.
(c) Violent tendencies.
(d) Hatred for the French.

4. Who did Geoffrey kill?
(a) Himself.
(b) A French soldier.
(c) His best friend.
(d) A German soldier.

5. What does Dr. Rivers feel for Billy?
(a) Fatherly affection.
(b) Disdain.
(c) Respect.
(d) Dislike.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Billy spend his journey to France?

2. Who does the treatment given to Moffet remind Dr. Rivers of?

3. What happens to the officers in mid-September?

4. What kind of healer is Njiru?

5. What article of clothing does Billy show Cynthia?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the benefit of being an officer instead of a soldier?

2. Why is Sarah's mother an ironic character?

3. Describe the overall relationship Dr. Rivers shares with his family.

4. Why does Dr. Rivers express concern about his childhood to his sister?

5. How does Dr. Rivers feel about Billy returning to war and why?

6. Explain the speech impediment Dr. Rivers had as a youth and what caused it.

7. What is significant about Billy's reunion with Hallet?

8. Describe the setting where the officers are staying in Part 2, Chapter 9.

9. What is the irony in the lifestyle the officers are living in Part 2, Chapter 9?

10. Describe Dr. Rivers's childhood.

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