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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Theater of War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how far from the enemy were the first line of troops stationed in the trenches?
(a) Two hundred fifty yards.
(b) Fifty yards.
(c) Two hundred yards.
(d) One hundred fifty yards.

2. Where were there trenches buried underground for about four hundred miles?
(a) Germany and Britian.
(b) Belguim and Germany.
(c) France and Germany.
(d) France and Belguim.

3. What author does Fussell mention in representing the idea of crucifixion?
(a) All answers are correct.
(b) Wilfred Owen.
(c) Sigfried Sassoon.
(d) Robert Nichol.

4. Who is the author of the poem that spoke of symbolism for the colors for hospitalization and injury?
(a) Stuart Cloete.
(b) R.W.M.
(c) George Sherston
(d) Siegfried Sassoon.

5. Fussell makes reference that some people thought the direction the farmers were plowing was an indication of _____.
(a) Troops.
(b) Treasure.
(c) Wind.
(d) No answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the crucifixion story, what was the soldier crucified to?

2. A rumor of most wars concerns _____.

3. What number played prominently in the methodology of the war?

4. Fussell mentions that some people thought that a certain language was not adequate enough to deal with war. Which language is it?

5. What are some different types of trenches called?

(see the answer key)

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