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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Graves use to describe death during the summer of 1915?

2. What did Graves' first wife die from?

3. Which disease did Graves believe resulted mostly from low morale?

4. From what disease did Robert suffer at the young age of approximately four-and-one-half?

5. What happened to nearly all of Graves' relatives who fought in the German armed forces?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Graves unable to use the new gas masks and why was this of concern to him?

2. What happened in August of 1915 which would be helpful to a later major offensive in the area around La Bassye?

3. Describe in what way Graves' regiment was known throughout the English Army and what battles they participated in?

4. Why does Graves prefer the Fricourt trenches to the trenches he has been in in the past?

5. What happened with Graves' relationship with Dick?

6. What information did Graves learn about Dick which he found unsettling and how did he respond to this information?

7. What did Amalie von Ranke believe she could do once she met Alfred Graves?

8. Why did Raymond encourage Graves to take up boxing?

9. Why did it bother Graves greatly when England became more and more anti-German?

10. What is unique and different beginning with Chapter 12 and how has it been changed from its original format?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Graves spent a great deal of time in the trenches. How did this particular type of battle help the English? Do you believe this is an effective strategy to use during battles? Is it still used today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Graves discussed the treatment of captured Germans. How were his views different from the majority? Were his views justified? Do you agree or disagree with his views? Why do you hold this opinion?

Essay Topic 3

What do you believe the purpose was of writing this autobiography? Do you believe Graves achieved this purpose? Why or why not?

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