Grounded Quiz

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

The Sensor is The Pilot's commanding officer. He watches, and comments on, her every action.

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 Eric's supervisor at The Pyramid. He keeps an eye on Eric to make sure he is not cheating.

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

Which aspect of the play, referenced earlier, is evoked by “The Pony Song,” and why is it significant? (from Part 6)

The Pilot's horseback riding; like her happiness while riding, the song evokes the power of possibility and hope.

Eric's horseback riding; like his happiness while riding, the song evokes the power of possibility and hope.

Sam’s toy ponies; like the toys, the song evokes the power of possibility and hope.

Sam’s toy ponies; like the toys, the song evokes the power of hopelessness and death.

What is ironic about The Pilot’s attempt to imagine getting “a thermal reading” on her family? (from Part 4)

Her family is dead, and she knows it; she has become disconnected from reality.

Her family is dead; she just has not realized it yet.

Her family is alive in America; the section's previous reference to thermal readings was in relation to living Iraqis.

Her family is alive; the section’s previous reference to thermal readings was in relation to people who are dead.

Why does The Pilot’s attempt to come up with her own version of clapping off the game fail? (from Part 4)

It is becoming increasingly difficult for her to separate her work life from her home life.

It is becoming increasingly difficult for her to separate her work life from Eric's work life.

She thinks she is fine, and does not need help.

She thinks it is a stupid idea.

Why is it significant that The Pilot’s targets are “military age males”? (from Part 3 )

By targeting “military age males,” it is more likely that The Pilot and her teammates are eliminating potential fathers of future fighters.

By targeting “military age males,” it is more likely that The Pilot and her teammates are eliminating those who could come to America and kidnap her daughter.

By targeting “military age males,” it’s more likely that The Pilot and her teammates are eliminating potential combatants, and not civilians.

By targeting “military age males,” it is more likely that The Pilot and her teammates are eliminating civilians, and not potential enemies.