Act 1 Flashcards
1
Q
- What is Hardy doing at the beginning of the scene?
A
Drying his socks.
2
Q
- Why does Hardy suggest Osborne not drink too much water?
A
The disinfectant is very strong.
3
Q
- How does Hardy describe the line?
A
Nothing happens and then an attack occurs from nowhere.
4
Q
- How does Hardy describe the men as being when the bombs exploded in their eat?
A
Frightfully annoyed.
5
Q
- What animal does Hardy compare Stanhope to?
A
A fish.
6
Q
- Why does Hardy think Stanhope being compared to a fish is funny?
A
Stanhope’s father is a vicar.
7
Q
- What reason does Osborne give for Stanhope’s drinking?
A
His nerves are shot.
8
Q
- How does Osborne feel about Stanhope?
A
He thinks he is an excellent Captain.
9
Q
- What nickname do the officers have for Osborne?
A
Uncle
10
Q
- How does Raleigh know Stanhope?
A
They knew each other at school.
11
Q
- How did Raleigh come to be in Stanhope’s company?
A
Raleigh asked his uncle.
12
Q
- Osborne tries to warn Raleigh that:
A
Stanhope has changed.
13
Q
- What stocks Raleigh most about the trenches?
A
The silence.
14
Q
- Why is Mason concerned about dinner?
A
The pineapple is actually apricots.
15
Q
- Why is Stanhope angry with Hardy?
A
The dugout and trenches were poorly maintained.
