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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best definition for the term desultory as used to describe German shelling?
(a) Specific
(b) Tiresome
(c) Random
(d) Methodical

2. Why were Graves' clothing and possessions considered second-rate?
(a) His parents were not wealthy
(b) Graves did not care about his appearance
(c) His parents did not provide pocket money
(d) Graves kept money for other things he wanted to do rather than to buy clothing

3. After the Great War, what did Graves insist he was as far as his heritage was concerned?
(a) French
(b) English
(c) Spanish
(d) Irish

4. Why did the police change the rules about soldiers convalescing at their personal homes?
(a) Many did not return
(b) They armed forces were short handed
(c) It was too costly to travel
(d) Homes were destroyed

5. In what year did Graves indicate Chapter 12 was originally written?
(a) 1932
(b) 1916
(c) 1900
(d) 1910

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What were the English exultant to receive their first shipment of?

3. What was issued in preparation for the Somme?

4. From what country could Graves trace his maternal pedigree?

5. At what age did Robert stop being fervant about his religious studies?

(see the answer key)

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