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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Persistence and Memory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his writing, Hardy captures the fact he could hear _____ across the Channel?
(a) Gunfire.
(b) Bombs.
(c) Explosions.
(d) Airplanes.

2. Pilgrim's Progress is mentioned quite a bit with its references and allusions to _____.
(a) England.
(b) War.
(c) Germany.
(d) Thanksgiving.

3. After he returns to his unit, what does Graves get sent to the hospital for?
(a) Appendicitus.
(b) Severe fever.
(c) Mental illness.
(d) Bronchitis.

4. What color are the Germans usually described in by soldiers who spent long periods of time in the trenches?
(a) Grey.
(b) Blue.
(c) Brown.
(d) Black.

5. According to this crucifixion story, who stood around until this soldier died?
(a) Germans.
(b) British.
(c) French.
(d) Canadians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to some of the new language adapted from the war?

2. The Imperial War Graves Commission ruled that everyone is considered equal, including who?

3. In "But It Still Goes On," who do the men develop crushes on?

4. According to the crucifixion story, what held this soldiers hands and feet so that this soldier was crucified?

5. What does not capture the event in a way the writer had hoped?

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