Act 2 Flashcards
1
Q
- What are the men having for breakfast?
A
Bacon and porridge.
2
Q
- What reason does Trotter give for there being no bacon, only fat in his bacon?
A
Bad cooking.
3
Q
- How has Osborne told Mason to wash the dishcloth?
A
He asked his wife to send some washing powder.
4
Q
- How does Trotter confirm that he is not a commissioned officer?
A
He mentions ‘being in the ranks’
5
Q
- Why are Trotter and Osborne worried about Stanhope?
A
He looks unwell.
6
Q
- How does the sound of birds make Trotter feel?
A
Missing his family and garden.
7
Q
- Why does Trotter remember seeing a May-tree?
A
He thought is was a phosgene gas attack.
8
Q
- What does Trotter say he would prefer?
A
Whizz-bangs.
9
Q
- How does Raleigh describe the Front line?
A
Quiet and Uncanny.
10
Q
- What do Osborne and Raleigh bond over?
A
Rugby.
11
Q
- Who did Osborne play for?
A
Harlequins and England.
12
Q
- Raleigh thinks Trotter makes it feel:
A
Natural and genuine.
13
Q
- How did the German’s react to the wounded man?
A
They told the rescuers to carry him.
14
Q
- What does Stanhope think about the smell of bacon?
A
Foul.
15
Q
- Why does Stanhope plan to run wire down the sides of the trench?
A
The other company left it in poor condition.
16
Q
- What orders were the company given for the attack?
A
Expect no support and don’t retreat.
17
Q
- What does Stanhope draw on Trotter’s chat?
A
Trotter being blown up.
18
Q
- Why does Stanhope think Trotter is different?
A
He has no imagination.
19
Q
- Why does Osborne tell Stanhope he’s not going ‘potty’?
A
He is talking about it.
20
Q
- Why does Stanhope call for whisky?
A
He is cold.
21
Q
- What did Osborne do on leave?
A
Played with his kids.
22
Q
- Who reads Raleigh’s letter?
A
Osborne
23
Q
- What does Raleigh say about Stanhope?
A
He is proud to be his friend.
24
Q
- When is the attack expected?
A
Thursday.
25
25. What sarcastic comments do Stanhope and the Sergeant-Major share?
They will past the Germans and win the war.
26
26. What does Stanhope say to the Colonel about the smell of bacon?
It clings to the walls.
27
27. When did the Colonel suggest would be a better time for the raid?
Tomorrow afternoon.
28
28. Which two officers are chosen for the raid?
Raleigh and Osborne.
29
29. Where does Hibbert say he is going?
To visit the doctor.
30
30. What does Stanhope threaten Hibbert with?
'Accidentally' shooting him.
31
31. What does Stanhope confess to Hibbert?
That he understands his fear.
32
32. How does Stanhope convince Hibbert to stay?
To stand with the other men.
33
33. What is wrong with the tea?
It tastes of onions.
34
34. How does Osborne react to the news of the attack?
He doesn't.
35
35. What did the German soldiers do to the previous hole in the wire?
Tied red ribbon to it.
36
36. What book is Osborne reading?
Alice in Wonderland.
37
37. Why does Osborne say he's reading it?
'There is no point in it'
38
38. Where do Stanhope and Hibbert go?
To the Front line.
39
39. How does Raleigh react to the news of the attack?
With excitement.
