When Osborne tells Raleigh not to expect to find Stanhope quite the same, what does he mean?

Life in the trenches can change a person.

What's ironic in the fact that Osborne puts Stanhope to bed and gives Mason orders at the end of Act I?

Stanhope is the one who should do this.

Act I of Journey’s End is an ‘exposition’ scene. What does that mean?

We become familiar with the situation and the characters.

Why are they filled with anticipation?

Because they have no idea when the attack is going to happen.

Hibbert says he has __________ which Stanhope interpret as _______________.

Neuralgia; a way of escaping the war.

Why is Osborne sometimes called 'Uncle' by his colleagues?

It's a mark of affection and respect.

What animal does Hardy compare Captain Stanhope to and why?

A fish, because he is an alcoholic.

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Journey's End - Act I

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Reading Comprehension Quiz - Journey's End - Act I

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1
Which of the following best describes Mason?
Arrogant and ambitious.
Obedient and polite.
Rebellious and loud.
Fearful and scared.
2
How does Stanhope feel about the fact that Raleigh admires him?
He brags about it.
He resents it.
He is proud of it.
He despises it.
3
Which of the following best describes Raleigh?
Brave and rebellious.
Suspicious and malicious.
Quiet and gloomy.
Naive and good-natured.
4
Which of the following best describes Stanhope?
Lazy and laid-back.
Loud and funny.
Suspicious and severe.
Brave and admired.
5
When Osborne tells Raleigh not to expect to find Stanhope quite the same, what does he mean?
Being in charge makes a person drunk with power.
Stanhope had severe brain damage.
Life in the trenches can change a person.
Stanhope is now married.
6
What's ironic in the fact that Osborne puts Stanhope to bed and gives Mason orders at the end of Act I?
Mason only takes orders from Stanhope.
Osborne cannot boss around.
Stanhope is the one who should do this.
Osborne doesn't like to be in charge.
7
The trenches are described as "Gloomy tunnels" with "low doorways". What effect does it create?
A sense of claustrophobia.
A feeling of hope.
A haunting feeling.
A cozy feeling.
8
Act I of Journey’s End is an ‘exposition’ scene. What does that mean?
All the characters are naked.
We become familiar with the situation and the characters.
We are presented with a big plot twist.
We get to know the characters' most profound thoughts.
9
What are the characters waiting for and what feeling does it provoke?
A German attack; excitement.
A German attack; anticipation.
A French attack; tension.
A French attack; fear.
10
Why are they filled with anticipation?
Because they have no idea when the attack is going to happen.
Because they are afraid of the German troops.
Because they want to go home.
Because they want to fight.
11
Which of the following best describes Osborne?
Friendly and approachable.
Anxious and irritable.
Clumsy and impolite.
Rude and impatient.
12
Hibbert says he has __________ which Stanhope interpret as _______________.
Influenza; a way of writing home.
Typhoid fever; a burst of epidemic in the trenches.
Tetanus; lack of hygiene.
Neuralgia; a way of escaping the war.
13
How does Stanhope react when he sees Raleigh?
He fails to recognize Raleigh.
He cries out of sadness.
He is succinct and casual.
He hugs Raleigh tightly.
14
"'I’ve never known anything so quiet as those trenches we came by,' Raleigh says". What conflict is presented here?
Life x Death.
Expectation x Reality.
Safety x Danger.
Known x Unkown.
15
Why is Osborne sometimes called 'Uncle' by his colleagues?
It's a mark of affection and respect.
His colleagues are often too drunk to remember his name.
He lost his own uncle in the beginning of the war.
He has lots of nephews and nieces.
16
What animal does Hardy compare Captain Stanhope to and why?
A lion, because he is brave.
A peacock, because he is vain and proud.
A pig, because he is lazy.
A fish, because he is an alcoholic.
17
Which of the following best describes Trotter?
Brave and proud.
Jovial and gluttonous.
Natural leader and loud.
Depressed and pessimistic.
18
Which of the following themes we did NOT see in Act I?
Cowardice.
Anticipation.
Racism.
Comradeship.

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