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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. What does Mitchell focus on while questioning Billy?
(a) His love for his country.
(b) His asthma and prior attacks.
(c) His loyalty to his unit.
(d) His bravery.

2. What does Dr. Rivers see that causes him to start stammering?
(a) A painting of an amputation.
(b) A war zone.
(c) A woman being slapped.
(d) Someone cutting their tongue.

3. Who does Billy see at the embarkation point?
(a) Sarah and her family.
(b) Ian Moffet.
(c) Hallett and his family.
(d) Dr. Mather.

4. What does Dr. Rivers think of Geoffrey before he meets him?
(a) He should be put away.
(b) He will be cured in a day.
(c) He will be unlikeable.
(d) He would be a good subject for a paper.

5. Who surprises Billy in Part 1, Chapter 3?
(a) Njiru.
(b) Dr. Rivers.
(c) Mitchell.
(d) Hallet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Dr. Rivers want Billy to return to war?

2. What is the view from the officer's residence?

3. What do the officers drink together on the porch?

4. Where is Ethel during the visit?

5. Who does Dr. Rivers help?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Billy's last night in London.

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

3. In Part 2, Chapter 9, how does Billy feel about the choice he made to return to France to fight?

4. What is Billy's mental state upon returning to France?

5. What happens to Moffet when feeling returns to his legs?

6. Why is Ada trying to protect her daughter from Billy?

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

8. Describe Billy's feelings for Sarah.

9. Why does Billy want to fight in the war?

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

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