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Act 1 Quiz
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What is the conflict between Louka and Nicola in the garden of the Petkoff’s house at the beginning of Act 2?
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Nicola is criticizing Louka's gardening skills
Louka is challenging Nicola's submission to the Petkoffs
Nicola is asking Louka to marry him
Louka is telling Nicola to leave the Petkoff's service
How does Louka view the secrets she has about the Petkoffs?
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As dangerous pieces of information she'd rather not know
As uninteresting pieces of bourgeois gossip
As a burden only she can bear as their best servant
As something she can use as a weapon against the family
What does Louka's statement about never having the "soul of a servant" signify?
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It signifies her desire to marry Major Petkoff
It demonstrates her refusal to let her role as a servant define her
It indicates her intention to become a member of the upper class
It symbolizes her hope to escape from the Petkoff household
What does Major Petkoff's comment about Sergius's promotion signify?
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It suggests that people see Sergius as a figurehead but not a true leader
It demonstrates Sergius's importance in developing military strategy
It highlights Sergius's strong leadership abilities in times of war
It emphasizes the family's influence on military decisions
How is Sergius's character portrayed when he enters the scene?
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As an pessimistic individual
As a villainous figure
As a comic character
As a typical romantic hero
Why does Sergius announce his resignation from the army?
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He feels that he is too old to continue serving in the army
He has decided to marry Raina and focus on their life together
He believes that he has been unfairly denied a promotion
He has developed a distaste for the violent nature of warfare
What does Raina's tendency to appear at the right moment suggest about her character?
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It indicates that she has a knack for eavesdropping on conversations
It suggests that she has a natural talent for drama and acting
It implies that she carefully manages her image and how others perceive her
It demonstrates that she is always available to help her family
What do Sergius's feelings about the reality of war suggest about his character?
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They show that Sergius is adaptable and can adjust his beliefs based on experience
They indicate that Sergius has lost his belief in the cause of the Bulgarian army
They demonstrate that Sergius is not a true hero because he shies away from danger
They reveal that romanticized ideas about war fade away in the face of true violence
How do Raina and Catherine react to the story about the Bulgarian women who helped the Swiss soldier?
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They act offended by the actions of the women in the story
They express sympathy for the Swiss soldier's predicament
They admit their involvement in the Swiss soldier's escape
They criticize Sergius for spreading unfounded rumors
What does Sergius tell Raina about his heroic deeds?
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He claims they were all performed for the glory of Bulgaria
He confesses that he exaggerated his heroic deeds
He says that all his heroic deeds have been for her
He admits that his heroic deeds were reckless and misguided
How does Sergius's behavior change when he interacts with Louka?
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He becomes respectful and treats her as an equal
He becomes mischievous and speaks with double meaning
He acts dismissively and doesn't pay attention to her
He brutishly orders her around because she's from a lower class
What does Sergius's reaction to Louka's revelation about Raina suggest about him?
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It indicates his readiness to end the relationship with Raina due to her deceit
It demonstrates his understanding and empathy towards Raina's situation
It suggests that he has suspected Raina's behavior all along
It shows his romanticization of Raina and his refusal to recognize her complexities
What does Louka suggest about the nature of Raina's relationship with the unnamed soldier?
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She suggests that it was purely platonic
She claims that it was a mere infatuation and nothing more
She believes that it was a special and genuine love
She hints that it was a deceptive relationship with hidden motives
How does Raina behave when Sergius leaves her?
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She appears to be saddened by his departure
She becomes anxious and worried
She seems indifferent
She visibly relaxes as if their relationship tires her
How does Raina feel about the possibility of Sergius discovering about the "chocolate cream soldier"?
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She is worried and fearful about the potential discovery
She is indifferent and does not care if Sergius finds out
She is excited about the potential drama it would cause
She is sad but resigned to the high likelihood that he'll find out
What can be inferred about Catherine based on her reaction to learning that a Swiss soldier has come to visit?
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Catherine is suspicious of strangers
Catherine is protective and doesn't want Raina to get in trouble
Catherine is mainly concerned with preserving her family's reputation
Catherine has a romantic interest in the soldier
Why does Catherine insist on Captain Bluntschli leaving the house immediately?
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Because she fears the Bulgarians' resentment towards the Servians might cause trouble for her
Because she is angry at Captain Bluntschli for climbing through Raina's window
Because she is disappointed that Captain Bluntschli only came to return a coat
Because she wants to keep the coat that Captain Bluntschli has returned
What does Petkoff's and Sergius's acceptance of Bluntschli's help indicate about their patriotism?
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Their patriotism drive them to hold intense and long-lasting grudges
They are true patriots who recognize the value of an enemy's perspective
Their patriotism is a front because they are actually spys
None of the above
What does Raina's behavior towards Nicola imply about her character?
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Raina is a fair and honest person who values her servants
Raina has a strong dislike for Nicola and purposely makes him look bad
Raina is understanding and often covers for Nicola's mistakes
Raina believes she is superior to Nicola and disregards his feelings
