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What is the metaphoric significance of The Pilot’s reference to how working in the trailer on the base seals her off from “the blue”? (from Part 3 )

Because “the blue” metaphorically suggests her determination to kill and do a good job, the reference suggests that by being in the trailer, she is being cut off from the possibility of being successful in her mission.

Because “the blue” metaphorically suggests her capacity for failure, the reference suggests that by being in the trailer, she is being given a great opportunity to succeed.

Because “the blue” metaphorically suggests her happiness and sense of self, the reference suggests that by being in the trailer, she is being cut off from both.

Because “the blue” metaphorically suggests her happiness and sense of self, the reference suggests that by being in the trailer, she is being permanently cut off from her husband and daughter.

What is the meaning associated with the term “grounded” in Part 8 (from Part 8)

Combined with the revelation that The Pilot is being court-martialed, it suggests that The Pilot is going to be shot for treason and buried.

Combined with the revelation that The Pilot is being court-martialed, it suggests that The Pilot will no longer be flying at all, not even a drone.

Combined with the revelation that The Pilot seems to be at peace and feeling powerful, it is an ironic suggestion that she is, in fact, soaring in the blue with joy.

Combined with the revelation that The Pilot seems to be at peace and feeling powerful, it suggests that The Pilot is finally "grounded" and centered in herself.

What is the metaphoric implication of The Sensor’s comment that The Pilot stinks? (from Part 7)

That she has become a traitor and informer.

That she has become a bad pilot.

That she has become a bad mother.

That she has become corrupt.

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 feels so good about her job.

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.

Why is the term “Chair Force” significant? (from Part 2)

It is an ironic play on words: instead of directly flying a plane while sitting in a cockpit (i.e. in the “Air Force”), The Pilot is indirectly flying in a plane while sitting at a console at a military base (i.e. in the “Chair Force”).

She feels that by becoming a mother, she is entering a phase of taking care of a baby in a high chair: the "Chair Force."

It is an ironic play on words: instead of flying a plane while sitting at a console at a military base (i.e. in the “Air Force”), she is directly flying a plane while sitting in a cockpit (i.e. in the “Chair Force”), The Pilot is indirectly flying in a plane while sitting at a console at a military base (i.e. in the “Chair Force”).

She feels that by getting married, she is going to have to spend her life getting her husband out of his chair: the "Chair Force."