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What does The Pilot's response to the counselor's question about guilt suggest? (from Part 5)

That on some level, The Pilot feels guilty that she likes being at home more than she likes being a pilot.

That on some level, The Pilot feels guilty about what she is doing.

That on some level, The Pilot feels guilty about feeling bad about her job.

That on some level, The Pilot feels guilty that she feels so good about her job.

What is the most likely reason that The Pilot keeps her pregnancy secret from Eric for as long as she does? (from Part 1)

She is afraid of whatever his answer might be.

She is afraid that she will break down and cry when she tells him.

She is planning to have an abortion, and does not want him to know.

She is planning to break up with him, and does not want him to think he has a right to have access to the baby.

What is metaphorically significant about The Pilot’s perception of the pin as puncturing her suit? (from Part 2)

For her, the pin represents a new and uncomfortable identity: “puncturing the suit” symbolically refers to how her old identity is in the process of being broken down.

For her, the pin represents a positive reminder of the value of change: she is looking forward to the past being "punctured" as she moves into the future.

For her, the pin represents a new and happy change in her identity: “puncturing the suit” symbolically refers to puncturing a healthy hole in who she used to believe herself to be.

For her, the pin represents a new and uncomfortable idea of herself: "puncturing the suit" metaphorically refers to how her baby pushed the suit out, "puncturing" it from the inside.

What is significant about the fact that Number Two and The Pilot drive the same kind of car? (from Part 5)

It represents how both The Pilot and Number Two really want to be happy with their husbands.

It represents how both The Pilot and Number Two are happy in situations that they love.

It metaphorically suggests that they are both conflicted about whether they are doing the right thing.

It metaphorically suggests that they are actually fighting the same war, for the same reasons.

Why does The Pilot’s attempt to come up with her own version of clapping off the game fail? (from Part 4)

It is becoming increasingly difficult for her to separate her work life from Eric's work life.

It is becoming increasingly difficult for her to separate her work life from her home life.

She thinks it is a stupid idea.

She thinks she is fine, and does not need help.