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What does The Pilot mean when she says at the end of the play that her flight suit is still with her? (from Part 8)

That she still thinks of herself as everything the suit represents: a capable Air Force fighter pilot.

That it is hanging up nearby, as an inspiration for her to fully recover from the trauma of what happened.

That she is still wearing it underneath her prison uniform.

That she still thinks of herself as everything the suit represents: a successful wife and mother.

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 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.

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

She is afraid of whatever his answer might be.

What is ironic about The Pilot’s attempt to imagine getting “a thermal reading” on her family? (from Part 4)

Her family is alive in America; the section's previous reference to thermal readings was in relation to living Iraqis.

Her family is dead; she just has not realized it yet.

Her family is alive; the section’s previous reference to thermal readings was in relation to people who are dead.

Her family is dead, and she knows it; she has become disconnected from reality.

What is a likely reason that Eric see the transfer to Las Vegas as “a gift”? (from Part 2)

For him, it seems that The Pilot working in Las Vegas is a chance for him to indulge in his fondness for gambling.

For him, it seems that living in Las Vegas, the city where his family lives, will make The Pilot realize how much she wants to settle down.

For him, it seems that The Pilot working in Las Vegas is the best of both worlds: The Pilot doing what she loves while, at the same time, having a stable home and family life.

For him, it seems that living in Las Vegas, a city The Pilot loves, will make her want to quit and stay at home.

Who is The Sensor, and why is he important? (from Part 3 )

The Sensor is the name of the security officer at the base. He monitors the activities of all the pilots.

The Sensor controls the drone’s camera. He is important because his work enables The Pilot to know where and when to fire the drone’s weaponry.

The Sensor is The Pilot's commanding officer. He watches, and comments on, her every action.

The Sensor is Eric's supervisor at The Pyramid. He keeps an eye on Eric to make sure he is not cheating.