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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. The corporal tells Pavlo that if he's lucky, he'll be . . .
(a) Promoted to Lieutenant
(b) Given a new weapon.
(c) Assigned to infantry.
(d) Kicked out of the army.

2. What is Pavlo's first question to Ardell after he is attacked in the barracks?
(a) Where he was supposed to go.
(b) Why he was attacked.
(c) Who was it thhat beat him up.
(d) What was going to happen next.

3. How in the barracks during the conversation about Pavlo joining infantry did Pavlo claim his mother would react?
(a) Start to cry in frustration.
(b) Divorce his father.
(c) Be hugely excited.
(d) Be embarrassed.

4. What does Pavlo say is the reason behind lying to his mother about what time his train was leaving?
(a) He didn't want her seeing his father.
(b) He didn't want to embarrass himself at the station.
(c) He didn't want her embarrassing him at the station.
(d) He didn't want to see her go.

5. What does Ardell instruct Pavlo on in the event of a gas attack?
(a) How to call for back-up.
(b) How to put on his gas mask .
(c) How to stay low to the ground.
(d) How to hold one's breath.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Hinkle goes out of the barracks, what does Kress ask him to do?

2. What kind of test are the trainees waiting to hear the results of?

3. What two words does Ardell claim will be of meaning to all people after this event?

4. What happens after the whistle blows?

5. What does Ardell do while helping Pavlo get dressed after his suicide attempt?

Short Essay Questions

1. This is a play that bases its dramatizations of the main character's life by employing a "collage effect," scenes seemingly unrelated and presented in a somewhat random fashion but creating an artistic overall understanding of the plot. Explain how the scenes of this act add different perspectives to Pavlo's "collage effect."

2. .What do you think is the most important aspect/theme to know about Pavlo's motivation to have joined the army, and how is this shown throughout this section?

3. What noteworthy aspect to Pavlo is hinted at in his story about Joanna, and what does it reveal to the audience about a possibly consistent trait of his character and experience?

4. Using the fragmentary nature of the plot line thus far as a platform, describe the impression it has on the way by which the audience will begin to learn about the main character.

5. How does Pavlo's answer Kress regarding stealing and how does this provide an insight into Pavlo's egocentric nature?

6. Explore the reasons why Pavlo might be desperate for a new identity.

7. How has Pavlo dealt with struggles concerning his family/social relations? Could it be surmised that the "wound" Towers is referring to may also relate to Pavlo's wounds of the ill-effects of poor relationships throughout his life? How?

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

9. What is Pavlo's attitude despite the terribleness of the situations consistently surrounding him in Act 2, Part 3?

10. 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?

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