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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Pavlo is finally redressed, what does Ardell comment upon as the trainees leave the barrack?
(a) What Pavlo's mother would say.
(b) How stupid Pavlo is.
(c) How ridiculous the situation is.
(d) How good Pavlo looks.

2. What age does Pavlo remember being while holding the grenade?
(a) Eight years old.
(b) Three years old.
(c) Five years old.
(d) Sixteen years old.

3. What does Ardell tell Pavlo to do after being found close to death?
(a) Take off his jacket.
(b) To put on his dress uniform.
(c) Drink some water.
(d) Get some rest.

4. As Hinkle goes out of the barracks, what does Kress ask him to do?
(a) Forget it ever happened.
(b) Get him a soda.
(c) Sing while he goes.
(d) Never come back.

5. What relative(s) does Pavlo say he has?
(a) A mother and half-brother.
(b) A half-sister and twin brother.
(c) A sister and half-brother.
(d) A father and step-mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who in Towers's story to the trainees did Towers surprise during World War II?

2. What does Pavlo do when he sees Pierce coming after being beaten up by the other trainees?

3. What does Ardell remind Pavlo of in the event of a radiation attack?

4. What is the general response of the trainees to Hinkle's discovery about Pavlo's being in bed for too long?

5. What does Pavlo realize after explaining what happened to Ardell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Pavlo's attitude despite the terribleness of the situations consistently surrounding him in Act 2, Part 3?

2. What character traits can be seen from Pavlo as he struggles throughout this play thus far, in his attempt to become a good soldier. Provide evidence/examples.

3. Explain how Tower's instructions on chest wounds can be directly related to Pavlo's emotional wounds.

4. In this scene, Pavlo seems unable to do anything for himself and is guided by the other characters' help to get dressed and go through the motions of what he is "supposed" to do. What similarities can be found between this external dressing of Pavlo and running thematic points throughout the play in general?

5. Explore the ways in which Pavlo is made to feel helpless in this act. Theorize on the writer's purpose for creating these moments.

6. Although Kress seems to be convinced that Pavlo is stupid, is this an accurate assumption? Why or why not?

7. How does the action unfolding in Act 2, Part 4 blur the line between delusion and reality in Pavlo's mind?

8. Using the fragmentary nature of the plot line thus far as a platform, describe the impression it has on the way by which the audience will begin to learn about the main character.

9. How is Pavlo's understanding of acceptable social engagement impaired? Back up your answer with examples.

10. Theorize as to Parham's purpose in the play besides being another wounded soldier/dead body for Pavlo to save in Act 2, Part 3.

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