Grounded Quiz

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Why is it significant that The Pilot is glad to be in the desert? (from Part 2)

It reminds her of when she felt happiest, and most fulfilled - flying over the desert in Iraq.

It reminds her of when she felt most unhappy, and least fulfilled - flying over the desert in Iraq.

It reminds her of home; she was born and raised in the deserts of Arizona.

It reminds her of where she met Eric - at a bar while off duty in Iraq.

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 idea of herself: "puncturing the suit" metaphorically refers to how her baby pushed the suit out, "puncturing" it from the inside.

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.

What is the most likely reason that The Pilot has been watched? (from Part 7)

Her superiors had noticed a tendency for her to slip away to call home, and they wanted to make sure she stayed focused.

Her superiors had noticed a tendency for her to fall asleep, and they wanted to make sure she stayed awake.

Her superiors had noticed exceptional confidence and courage in her, and they wanted to make sure she did not get cocky.

Her superiors had noticed signs of strain in her, and they wanted to make sure that her job was still being done.

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

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

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 actually fighting the same war, for the same reasons.