The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Basic Training of Pavlo Hummel Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the furnace room after Pierce accuses Pavlo's stories of being lies, what does Pierce ask Pavlo?

2. What do the trainees accuse Pavlo of when he arrives in the barracks ,

3. What is Pavlo's first question to Ardell after he is attacked in the barracks?

4. Who brings the test results to the soldiers?

5. What is the occupation of the main character?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the action unfolding in Act 2, Part 4 blur the line between delusion and reality in Pavlo's mind?

4. Consider the graphic scenes presented in this part, and think about the word "mutilation." Employ this word to describe the deeper meanings of what is happening in these scenes. How are things, people, and ideas mutilated throughout this scene?

5. Theorize about the significance of the story Pavlo relates of the girl who seemed like a "robot."

6. 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?"

7. What can be deduced about Ardell's attitude and actions towards Pavlo in this part?

8. What might "Jody" in the final military song of Act 2, Part 5 represent or metaphorically speak to?

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

10. Although Kress seems to be convinced that Pavlo is stupid, is this an accurate assumption? Why or why not?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As we get to know Pavlo's character more intimately it is understood that Pavlo becomes more and more fixated on becoming a good soldier. He eventually defines this as not only a good killer but the right kind of killer and one who becomes both experienced and joyful about it.

What is the irony of Pavlo's understanding of how to go about reconciling and rectifying his fixation with his reality? Give at least four examples along with explanations of how this irony could create a dark fate for our protagonist.

Essay Topic 2

Plenty of sides to Pavlo are revealed as the play progresses, but the first to note at this early stage is Pavlo's innocence. Describe how Rabe illustrates Pavlo's innocence with examples to back up your response. How does the fact that Pavlo's innocence seems to remain unaffected by increasingly disturbing situations have the propensity to evoke concern from the audience for Pavlo's welfare as time goes on? Back up your reasoning through citation of examples.

Essay Topic 3

Brisbey's passing reference to Christ, who is never mentioned by name, but whose identity and sacrifice are evoked by Brisbey's reference to God being "nailed" is the possibility that the idea of sacrifice arising from this reference can be applied to Pavlo's situation. Pavlo's situation can be seen as the sacrifice of individual identity in the name of a larger "God-given" purpose. How else might Brisbey's use of the word "nailed" be a possible implication by Rabe that the good man always gets the bad end of things? Would you say that this could be a foreshadowing device about the fate of our protagonist? Why or why not? Support your argument with examples from the text.

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