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

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

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

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

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.

Given the symbolic implications of “blue” and “sky,” what is Eric saying when he says he can “feel the sky” in The Pilot? (from Part 1)

That he thinks her need for, and enjoyment of, freedom needs to be controlled.

That he feels the intensity of her need for, and enjoyment of, freedom.

That he thinks her need for, and enjoyment of, killing is a good thing.

That he thinks her need for, and enjoyment of, killing is a dangerous thing.

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

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

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 about what she is doing.

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 feeling bad about her job.