The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Part 1

1. Where and when does this story take place?

During the Vietnam War in the 1960s.

2. What is the occupation of the main character?

An American soldier.

3. Who is Pavlo drunkenly talking to in the opening scene?

A Vietnamese barmaid/prostitute.

4. Who does Pavlo says writes to him concerning Joanna?

His mother.

5. What does Pavlo say he did when he read the letter?

Lost his temper.

6. What is the first thing Ardell tells Pavlo to do upon entering the room?

Stand up.

7. What does Ardell first ask Pavlo?

If he has killed.

8. What is the second question to Pavlo from Ardell?

If he enjoys killing.

9. What does Pavlo realize after explaining what happened to Ardell?

The explosion killed Pavlo himself.

10. What age does Pavlo remember being while holding the grenade?

Eight years old.

11. When Ardell...
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