Question 1

Where do Nene and Nnaemeka live their married life?

Accepted Answer

Nene and Nnaemeka live their married life in Lagos, as depicted in Chinua Achebe's short story "Marriage is a Private Affair."

Question 2

What was the suggestion of the villagers when they heard of Nnaemeka's plan to marry from another tribe?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Whose picture was cut out of the wedding photo by Okeke?

Accepted Answer

Okeke cut out Nene's picture from the wedding photo because he disapproved of his son Nnaemeka's marriage to her.

Question 4

Compared to other playwrights of the time what was different about Shaw's stage directions?

Accepted Answer

George Bernard Shaw was known for his lengthy stage directions, which often included detailed descriptions of the setting, characters, and the mood of the scene, setting him apart from many other playwrights of his time who might use more concise directions.

Question 5

What did Raina call Captain Bluntschli?

Accepted Answer

Raina called Captain Bluntschli "chocolate-cream soldier" because he preferred to carry chocolates rather than ammunition into battle, highlighting his aversion to violence and practical approach to survival.

Question 6

The interior of Raina's room is a mixture of Bulgarian and __________ furniture.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Viennese, as it refers to the style of furniture from Vienna, Austria, which complements the Bulgarian interior in Raina's room.

Question 7

What is Catherine Petkoff's preferred clothing?

Accepted Answer

Catherine Petkoff prefers wearing fashionable tea gowns, which is indicative of her desire to appear more sophisticated and aligned with the latest fashion trends, despite her family's rural setting in the play "Arms and the Man" by George Bernard Shaw.

Question 8

Through what did Captain Bluntschli make his first entrance?

Accepted Answer

Captain Bluntschli makes his first entrance through the window in George Bernard Shaw's play "Arms and the Man."

Question 9

What is the military rank of Raina's father?

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Question 10

Name the famous literary character to whom Sergius Saranoff is compared by Captain Bluntschli while describing the cavalry charge to Raina?

Accepted Answer

Captain Bluntschli compares Sergius Saranoff to Don Quixote while describing the cavalry charge to Raina, highlighting the foolish bravery of the charge.

Question 11

In which season does Act II of 'Arms and the Man' take place?

Accepted Answer

Act II of 'Arms and the Man' takes place in spring, as indicated by the setting and descriptions in the play.

Question 12

What is Saranoff's military rank?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What did Bluntschli do after running away from home?

Accepted Answer

Bluntschli, a character from George Bernard Shaw's play "Arms and the Man," joined the army after running away from home.

Question 14

What had Raina put into the pocket of the old coat in which she and her mother had sent off captain Bluntschli?

Accepted Answer

Raina had put a signed portrait of herself into the pocket of the old coat that she and her mother sent off with Captain Bluntschli. This is a significant plot point in George Bernard Shaw's play "Arms and the Man."

Question 15

Where was the old coat of Major Petkoff found at last?

Accepted Answer

The old coat of Major Petkoff was found in the blue closet, as revealed in George Bernard Shaw's play "Arms and the Man." This discovery is part of the comedic elements in the play, showcasing the mix-ups and misunderstandings among the characters.

Question 16

'Arms and the Man' takes its title from_____________

Accepted Answer

The title "Arms and the Man" is derived from the opening line of Virgil's "Aeneid," which begins with "Arma virumque cano," meaning "I sing of arms and the man."

Question 17

Captain Bluntschli is a professional soldier in the Serbian Army. What is his nationality?

Accepted Answer

Captain Bluntschli, a character from George Bernard Shaw's play "Arms and the Man," is Swiss, not Serbian. He serves as a mercenary in the Serbian army.

Question 18

In Bluntschli's famous dialogue to Raina he calls nine out of ten soldiers to be __________

Accepted Answer

Bluntschli, in George Bernard Shaw's play "Arms and the Man," describes nine out of ten soldiers as "fools," challenging romantic notions of war and heroism.

Question 19

Who calls Nicola 'the ablest man in Bulgaria'?

Accepted Answer

Capt. Bluntschli refers to Nicola as "the ablest man in Bulgaria" in George Bernard Shaw's play "Arms and the Man," recognizing Nicola's practicality and resourcefulness.

Question 20

Bluntschli mistook Raina's age and called her a 'school girl of 17'. What was her real age?

Accepted Answer

Raina's real age is 23, as mentioned in George Bernard Shaw's play "Arms and the Man," where the character Bluntschli mistakenly assumes she is much younger.

Quiz 2: Arms and the Man Play by George Bernard Shaw