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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. What is Pavlo's first question to Tower?
(a) Why did he join the army.
(b) How many push-ups he can do.
(c) How old is he.
(d) Where he's from.

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

3. What are the soldiers in the barracks gambling with?
(a) Dice.
(b) Cigarettes.
(c) Cards.
(d) Soap.

4. What is the name of the man whose wallet Pavlo was accused of stealing?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Barns.
(c) Johnny.
(d) Hinkle.

5. What does Ardell remind Pavlo of in the event of a radiation attack?
(a) That he has a protective suit.
(b) That he's completely helpless.
(c) That he has hope to survive.
(d) That he should look for a cave/underground place.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ardell tell Pavlo to do after being found close to death?

2. Where does Ardell say he's from?

3. What is Pavlo accused of being by the trainees?

4. The corporal tells Pavlo that if he's lucky, he'll be . . .

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In this brief section of Act 2, Part 3, how is Pavlo again confronted with a vivid reminder of the destruction involved in war?

2. 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?

3. Theorize on the effect that the two stabbings have on Pavlo in Act 2, Part 3.

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

5. Tower mentions the North Star more than a few times throughout the play, and finally in Act 2, Part 4. Up until this point, what are the possible meanings of these references to the North Star?

6. How is Brisbey's talk on the depth of the ocean a metaphorical slight towards Pavlo?

7. How can an implication of mixing Christ with war be understood, considering Brisbey's reference of Christ being "nailed?"

8. How is Pavlo egocentric, almost childish? Explore the ways in which these traits are dramatized.

9. What character traits can be seen from Pavlo as he struggles throughout this play thus far, in his attempt to become a good soldier. Provide evidence/examples.

10. What can the audience understand about Pavlo's mentality in Act 2, Part 4 when Pavlo shouts back to Ardell after being wounded that they can "hurt him as many times as they want?"

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