Regeneration - chapters 8-13

What is the significance of Prior regaining his speech?

• It proves that his mutism was a physical injury rather than psychological

• It allows him to express his anger and frustration about the war

• It leads to his immediate discharge from Craiglockhart

• It makes him more obedient towards Rivers and the hospital staff

Why does Prior request hypnosis from Rivers?

• He wants to relive his battle experiences to understand his trauma

• He believes it will help him become a better soldier

• He wants to prove to Rivers that he does not have shell shock

• He is trying to manipulate Rivers into giving him a discharge

What does Rivers discover about Prior’s war memories during hypnosis?

• Prior had a violent altercation with an officer before losing his speech

• Prior was involved in executing deserters, which haunted him

• Prior does not actually recall any significant trauma from the war

• Prior saw a close friend die in combat, triggering his trauma

What is Rivers' reaction after undergoing his own medical treatment for exhaustion?

• He feels weaker and doubts his abilities as a doctor

• He decides to take an extended leave from Craiglockhart

• He gains a new appreciation for the suffering of his patients

• He considers resigning from his position altogether

How does Sarah Lumb’s relationship with Billy Prior develop in this section?

• They grow closer, and she sees a more vulnerable side of him

• Prior distances himself from Sarah, believing she won’t understand his trauma

• Sarah breaks up with Prior after learning about his past in the war

• Prior tells Sarah he wants to marry her, but she refuses

How does Sassoon’s relationship with Rivers evolve in these chapters?

• Sassoon grows to trust Rivers, but still opposes the war

• Sassoon begins to resent Rivers for keeping him at Craiglockhart

• Sassoon agrees to stop protesting and embrace military service

• Sassoon convinces Rivers that he should be discharged immediately

What does Rivers notice about the way society treats women like Sarah Lumb?

• Women are largely ignored despite their contributions to the war effort

• Women hold significant power over men in wartime Britain

• Women have gained permanent independence from men

• Women are encouraged to take up positions in the military as soldiers

How does Prior react when he is given permission to go on leave from the hospital?

• He is excited to return to his normal life

• He is anxious and feels detached from civilian life

• He refuses to leave, fearing he will relapse

• He tells Rivers he will never return to the war

What is the significance of Sassoon’s meeting with Robert Graves in this section?

• Sassoon and Graves argue, ending their friendship

• Graves supports Sassoon’s protest and helps him escape

• Graves introduces Sassoon to another famous poet

• Graves urges Sassoon to retract his anti-war stance

What does Rivers learn about soldiers’ attitudes toward shell shock when he visits the front lines?

• Soldiers are highly sympathetic to those suffering from shell shock

• Shell shock is openly discussed and treated fairly

• Many soldiers see it as a sign of cowardice

• Most soldiers pretend to have shell shock to avoid battle