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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the Germans begin to bombard their former trenches?
(a) They do not bombard their former trenches.
(b) To explode the abandoned ammunition.
(c) To drive the Allies back.
(d) To ruin the trenches.

2. On what day does Thomas say he was born?
(a) October 5.
(b) January 1.
(c) September 5.
(d) July 22.

3. How old does the Army think Thomas is?
(a) 17.
(b) 16.
(c) 18.
(d) 22.

4. Where are Thomas, Charlie, Hanley, and a dozen or so other men?
(a) In a concrete bunker in no-man's land.
(b) In one trench that is left on the front lines.
(c) In the first line of German trenches.
(d) In the hospital.

5. What caused most of the casualties?
(a) Plane straffing.
(b) Mortar fire.
(c) Suicide.
(d) Illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Charlie and Thomas find when they return from work one day?

2. What does Thomas wonder when they are first in the German's lines?

3. What does Hanley order the men to do?

4. Who pulls Thomas out?

5. What is Sergeant Hanely's nickname?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the fighting that occurs after the bombardment stops.

2. How does Thomas react to Molly's being married to Charlie?

3. How does Thomas experience some of the gas and what happens when a German soldier sees Thomas?

4. What does the Colonel demand and how does he threaten Charlie's family?

5. What happens to Charlie when they return to their own lines?

6. What happens when they encounter a German soldier in the German trenches?

7. What is the new assignment at Wipers like?

8. What news does Molly announce and how does Charlie respond?

9. How do Charlie and Thomas convince the Army that Thomas is old enough to join?

10. What happens when Thomas is writing a letter home and how does Thomas respond?

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