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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Soldier Boys.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Fussell refer to as the master of spiritual irony?
(a) Thomas Hardy.
(b) George Sherston.
(c) Sir Douglas Haig.
(d) General Sir George Plumer.

2. What was the purpose of the attack on Edmund Blunden at Ypres?
(a) Frighten him away.
(b) Injure him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Haunt him.

3. What did men use to see out of the trenches?
(a) Their eyes.
(b) Periscopes.
(c) Binoculars.
(d) Telescope.

4. According to the crucifixion story, what was the soldier crucified to?
(a) Pole.
(b) Board.
(c) Tree.
(d) Fence.

5. If it was a quiet day, what did troops do during the day?
(a) Wrote letters.
(b) Made repairs to equipment and trenches.
(c) Relaxed.
(d) All answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Exposure"?

2. During war time, what was censored?

3. Where does Graves study English literature?

4. Before World War I, how many years had it been since Britian was engaged in a major war?

5. Where did this battle the British commander was preparing for against the Germans take place?

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