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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. When Pavlo asks how the man in the Corporal's story "knew," what was the Corporal's answer?
(a) That he just "knew."
(b) That he was a bit crazy.
(c) That he had ESP.
(d) That this was the way it should be.

2. What did the man in the Corporal's story do to the two Vietnamese people?
(a) Took their weapons.
(b) Shot them dead.
(c) Begged for forgiveness.
(d) Spit in their faces.

3. Who in Towers's story to the trainees did Towers surprise during World War II?
(a) A Jewish man.
(b) A platoon of German Navy.
(c) A squad of German amory trucks.
(d) A German.

4. What does Ardell tell Pavlo to do after being found close to death?
(a) Take off his jacket.
(b) To put on his dress uniform.
(c) Drink some water.
(d) Get some rest.

5. After the Corporal and Pavlo meet, what does Pavlo say in the barracks is so important about being a good soldier?
(a) To see and move.
(b) To run and move.
(c) To hear and know.
(d) To run and turn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pavlo yell at to get off his bed?

2. What does Pavlo do when he sees Pierce coming after being beaten up by the other trainees?

3. What happens to Pavlo in Act 1, Part 4 after Pavlo first enters the barracks?

4. What is Hinkle ordered to do upon the realization that Pavlo is close to death?

5. What is Ardell's reason for not believing what he's seeing in Pavlo's mind?

Short Essay Questions

1. Theorize as to Parham's purpose in the play besides being another wounded soldier/dead body for Pavlo to save in Act 2, Part 3.

2. Identify and explore, using examples, a key component to Pavlo's character in this act.

3. In what way does Pavlo try to become "a good soldier"? Explain what seems to get in the way of this endeavor.

4. What dramatic changes occur to Pavlo and his mentality in Act 2, Part 4?

5. What is the significance of Kress's comment about Pierce fetching him a soda while getting Pavlo a medic?

6. Identify two juxtaposed aspects to Pavlo's character, and explain how they affect his identity.

7. What may be the significance or playwright's purpose for Pavlo realizing he's dead so far along into the play and after the climax?

8. What key moments in Act 1, Part 4 drive the momentum and energy of the plot forward, and what feeling does that have the potential to create in the audience?

9. After some prompting from Ardell in the final Act, Pavlo shouts repeatedly that it's all shit. His shouts eventually become a scream of rage and frustration. What can we say Ardell represents throughout this play for Pavlo, as well as for the audience?

10. Explain the nature of and reasoning behind Pavlo's lies.

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