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.

What animal does Hardy compare Captain Stanhope to and why?

A fish, because he is an alcoholic.

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.

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

It's a mark of affection and respect.

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.

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

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