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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following adjectives best describes how Graves found climbing?
(a) Depressing
(b) Fulfilling
(c) Surprising
(d) Challenging

2. Where did Graves and George Mallory become good friends?
(a) Charterhouse
(b) Germany
(c) Parent's home
(d) Oxford

3. How old were Robert's parents when he was born?
(a) Mother 30; Father 50
(b) Mother 50; Father 30
(c) Mother 40; Father 49
(d) Mother 48; Father 42

4. Which of the following was not included in Graves' childhood pursuits?
(a) Reading
(b) Theater
(c) Math
(d) Moralistic stories

5. In what sport did Graves win a first place prize?
(a) Football
(b) Boxing
(c) Cricket
(d) None

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Graves spend in basic training?

2. Where was Graves sent starting at age six?

3. What did Amalie von Ranke want to perform while traveling?

4. After the Great War, what did Graves insist he was as far as his heritage was concerned?

5. Why were Graves' clothing and possessions considered second-rate?

(see the answer key)

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