1. Why would Billy be uneasy about signing up to fight in the war? 2. On the other hand, why are Greig and Bone so enthusiastic about signing up to joining the war?
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3. Refer to page 47, “But how long will he be gone? A few months at most” What is the significance of this quote when we look at World War 1?
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ACT 1 SCENE 12 4. Comment on the relationship between Topthorn and Joey when they first start interacting.
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ACT 1 SCENE 15 5. Were Greig and Bone right in being so enthusiastic to fight in the war? Comment using examples from the scene.
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ACT 1 SCENE 16 6. What is the purpose of the bugler?
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7. What does their reaction to the use of machine guns by the German army tell us about the type of weapons being used in the war until that point?
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8. Refer to page 56 and 57, “The lambkin in the manger... Goodwill upon all earth.” What do these lyrics refer to?
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ACT 1 SCENE 17 Why is Albert upset with his father, Ted, at the beginning of the scene?
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Scene 17 What does Albert assume about Joey when he hears of the death of Major Nicholls and why would he think this?
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Scene 18. 11. What is the significance of having the act end with the men and horses jumping over the barbed wire?
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Scene 18. How has Joey been treated in the war up until this point?
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Scene 18. What does Billy’s current state tell us about the conditions of war? Give examples from the text.
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