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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Troglodyte World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time in the morning did the day begin for the troops in the trenches?
(a) Five thirty.
(b) Four oclock.
(c) Four thirty.
(d) Three thirty.

2. The British had failed to do what by Christmas 1915?
(a) Start a piece treaty.
(b) Win the war.
(c) Win any battles.
(d) Break through German lines.

3. According to the British commander, what was obvious to him throughout the first part of the war?
(a) They needed a stronger army.
(b) They needed a better attack plan.
(c) They needed more army members.
(d) They needed men to enlist.

4. How long in 1916 did the British commander prepare his troops for the battle against the Germans?
(a) First six months.
(b) Last five months.
(c) Last six months.
(d) First six months.

5. Some German trenches included what special features?
(a) Electricity.
(b) Bunk beds.
(c) All answers are correct.
(d) Kitchens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trench was the shallowest and used to advance a position?

2. In what month was the peace armistice signed for World War I?

3. One store that had a gift assortment that could be sent to men at the front was _____.

4. By the end of 1917, Germany had shifted their troops in what direction?

5. Fussell quotes Hardy, "Irony is the attendant of hope, and the fuel of hope is _______"

(see the answer key)

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