Act 2 Flashcards
- What are the men having for breakfast?
Bacon and porridge.
- What reason does Trotter give for there being no bacon, only fat in his bacon?
Bad cooking.
- How has Osborne told Mason to wash the dishcloth?
He asked his wife to send some washing powder.
- How does Trotter confirm that he is not a commissioned officer?
He mentions ‘being in the ranks’
- Why are Trotter and Osborne worried about Stanhope?
He looks unwell.
- How does the sound of birds make Trotter feel?
Missing his family and garden.
- Why does Trotter remember seeing a May-tree?
He thought is was a phosgene gas attack.
- What does Trotter say he would prefer?
Whizz-bangs.
- How does Raleigh describe the Front line?
Quiet and Uncanny.
- What do Osborne and Raleigh bond over?
Rugby.
- Who did Osborne play for?
Harlequins and England.
- Raleigh thinks Trotter makes it feel:
Natural and genuine.
- How did the German’s react to the wounded man?
They told the rescuers to carry him.
- What does Stanhope think about the smell of bacon?
Foul.
- Why does Stanhope plan to run wire down the sides of the trench?
The other company left it in poor condition.
- What orders were the company given for the attack?
Expect no support and don’t retreat.
- What does Stanhope draw on Trotter’s chat?
Trotter being blown up.
- Why does Stanhope think Trotter is different?
He has no imagination.
- Why does Osborne tell Stanhope he’s not going ‘potty’?
He is talking about it.
- Why does Stanhope call for whisky?
He is cold.
- What did Osborne do on leave?
Played with his kids.
- Who reads Raleigh’s letter?
Osborne
- What does Raleigh say about Stanhope?
He is proud to be his friend.
- When is the attack expected?
Thursday.
- What sarcastic comments do Stanhope and the Sergeant-Major share?
They will past the Germans and win the war.
- What does Stanhope say to the Colonel about the smell of bacon?
It clings to the walls.
- When did the Colonel suggest would be a better time for the raid?
Tomorrow afternoon.
- Which two officers are chosen for the raid?
Raleigh and Osborne.
- Where does Hibbert say he is going?
To visit the doctor.
- What does Stanhope threaten Hibbert with?
‘Accidentally’ shooting him.
- What does Stanhope confess to Hibbert?
That he understands his fear.
- How does Stanhope convince Hibbert to stay?
To stand with the other men.
- What is wrong with the tea?
It tastes of onions.
- How does Osborne react to the news of the attack?
He doesn’t.
- What did the German soldiers do to the previous hole in the wire?
Tied red ribbon to it.
- What book is Osborne reading?
Alice in Wonderland.
- Why does Osborne say he’s reading it?
‘There is no point in it’
- Where do Stanhope and Hibbert go?
To the Front line.
- How does Raleigh react to the news of the attack?
With excitement.
