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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. How does Billy feel when he arrives in France?

2. What motivates Billy to fight in France?

3. What makes it hard for Elinor to walk when she meets Billy?

4. The accommodations in France remind Billy of what?

5. Who surprises Billy in Part 1, Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the meeting between Elinor and Billy.

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

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

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

5. Describe the character of Billy.

6. When Billy and Elinor are in bed, what does Billy struggle with?

7. What is the initial result of Dr. Rivers getting the flu?

8. Describe Billy's last night in London.

9. Explain the health problem Moffet suffers from.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Billy's mental health is a topic of conversation throughout The Ghost Road.

1) Why is Billy put into Craiglockhart?

2) What is his experience there? What is his relationship with Dr. Rivers?

3) Does Billy suffer from mental health issues when he returns to war? What are they?

Essay Topic 2

Sarah engages in sexual activity with Billy, an unconventional move for this era. Examine the different motivations that lead Sarah to break her chastity.

Essay Topic 3

War is not just a backdrop event in The Ghost Road, it is also a metaphor for the many wars the characters fight within. Analyze the metaphorical wars that are fought by the following characters:

- Billy.

- Dr. Rivers.

- Njiru.

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