Grounded Quiz

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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 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.

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 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 happiness and sense of self, the reference suggests that by being in the trailer, she is being cut off from both.

What is the difference between “our boys” and “military age males”? (from Part 4)

"Our boys" are American soldiers, while "military age males" are potential American recruits.

Nothing; they are both, in the eyes of The Pilot, guilty of unnecessary killing.

Nothing; they are all soldiers, fighting for the cause they believe in.

"Our boys" are American fighter pilots, while "military age males" are American foot soldiers.

Why is it ironic that The Pilot suggests that Sam needs to “remember the sky”? (from Part 6)

Because that is what The Pilot thinks Eric has to do.

Because Sam wants to be a pilot more than anything, and does not need to be reminded.

Because that is exactly what The Pilot needs to do.

Because Sam wants her mother to forget the sky.

The Pilot describes feeling her flight suit become smaller. Aside from the physical explanation (that her belly is expanding because of her pregnancy) and given how closely tied her suit is to her identity, what are the metaphoric implications of this statement? (from Part 1)

That it is becoming more difficult for The Pilot to be free to be the person that her Commander has assigned her to be.

That The Pilot is starting to feel like Eric thinks that being a pilot is wrong.

That it is becoming more difficult for The Pilot to be free to be the person she believes she is.

That The Pilot is starting to feel like the military is the wrong field for her.

Why is it significant that Sam pretends that the pony is flying? (from Part 6)

Throughout the play, the pony has represented family happiness. Here, the flying pony suggests that that happiness is going to be destroyed by flying.

Throughout the play, flying has represented death and lies. The flying pony suggests that the joy represented by the pony is being destroyed.

Throughout the play, both the pony and flying have represented joy and freedom. Here, the flying pony brings both images together into a single powerful one.

Throughout the play, both the pony and flying have represented joy and freedom. Here, the flying pony ironically suggests The Pilot's eventual death in an accident.