1. Albert and David are engaged in trench warfare in this scene. Describe what it was like to be involved in trench warfare. What were the trenches like? What were the conditions?
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How do David and Albert find the strength to carry on through the despair of the trenches?
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Scene 4 pg 82 3. Friedrich is struggling with his identity in this scene. Describe the conflict he feels and why this is so.
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Act 2 scene 2: 4. How has the language barrier between the soldiers contributed to the chaos in the scene?
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Act 2 scene 2 pg 71: 3. Why is Friedrich so impressed with Topthorn and Joey?
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Act 2 scene 2: 2. What does it mean when Schnabel says, “We’re requisitioning” the farm?
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Act 2 scene 1 pg 66: What was the “Yeomanry mob”?
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Act 2 scene 11: what has happened to Joey?
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Act 2 scene 12: 5. “Two of us and only one horse. We must be careful not to start a war, eh?” Explain the irony in Geordie’s words.
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Act 2 scene 13: 6. Discuss Albert’s attitude while being treated by the nurses after suffering temporary blindness after a gas attack.
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Act 2 scene 13: 7. Upon hearing the commotion about a horse, Albert makes an owl call. Why does he do this?
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Act 2 scene 13: 8. The Armstice is signed on the same day that Albert and Joey are reunited. Do you think this is a coincidence? Why or why not? Give an explanation for your answer.
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Act 2 scene 5: 3. Why would the army promote Albert to Colonel, so young?
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act 2 scene 5: 4. What is the ‘big push’?
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Act 2 scene 6: 6. Provide two names for the Germans?
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Act 2 scene 7: 7. Where does Frederick lead Emilie and Paulette and the horses?
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