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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. From what disease did Robert suffer at the young age of approximately four-and-one-half?
2. What did Graves' first wife die from?
3. In what year was Chapter 13 originally written?
4. What sport did Graves take up to help him be left alone by school bullies?
5. What were many of the students at Charterhouse impressed with in regards to Graves?
Short Essay Questions
1. How did Graves describe the men of the Welsh Regiment personally and as soldiers and how did this make Graves feel?
2. What happened with Graves' relationship with Dick?
3. Describe how Graves found his experiences climbing with George Mallory.
4. What is unique and different beginning with Chapter 12 and how has it been changed from its original format?
5. How did Graves spend his time at the Harfleur 'Bull Ring'?
6. In what way did Graves change the opinion of his direct supervisor and how did he accomplish this task?
7. How does Graves recall the time he spent in Germany with his relatives during the summers of his childhood?
8. How were Graves and his siblings raised and what was the system they were raised under?
9. What happened in relation to the Officers Training Corps with Graves?
10. What happened to the English soldiers during the summer of 1915 as described by Graves?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How would you describe the events in this novel? Why do you feel that way? In what way has reading the personal accounts within this novel changed your personal views or beliefs?
Essay Topic 2
What do you believe the purpose was of writing this autobiography? Do you believe Graves achieved this purpose? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 3
Describe Graves' trip back to London after he was seriously injured. How would you feel under these same conditions? Do you believe this was good medical practice? Why or why not?
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