War - Themes and Perspectives Quiz

What physical feature of the old traveler suggests he is very tired?

Question Answer Choices Bright blue eyes. Smooth skin. Bloodshot eyes. Rosy cheeks.

What happens to the fat man when he realizes his son is truly dead in "War"?

Question Answer Choices He breaks into harrowing, heart-breaking, uncontrollable sobs. He quietly leaves the train without saying a word. He remains stoic and silent, showing no emotion. He angrily lashes out at the other passengers.

What argument does the fat man use to justify his son's sacrifice in "War"?

Question Answer Choices Patriotic duty is what motivates young men to make the ultimate sacrifice. Religious faith compels young men to fight and die. Family honor requires young men to go to war. Economic necessity forces young men to join the war.

What feature of the old traveler's face suggests an inner violence?

Question Answer Choices Crooked nose. Pale lips. Sunken cheeks. Bulging eyes.

In Pirandello's "War," what does one passenger say about his son who has been on the front since the first day of the war?

Question Answer Choices He feels that his son is fighting for a just cause. He expresses an unending sense of loss. He believes his son will return home safely soon. He is proud of his son's bravery and sacrifice.

In Pirandello's "War," what view does the fat traveler express about war?

Question Answer Choices He believes that young soldiers willingly sacrifice for their country and that parents should be proud. He thinks that war is a pointless endeavor and should be avoided at all costs. He argues that parents should protest the war to save their children. He feels that the government should compensate families who lose their loved ones in war.

What realization do characters in Pirandello's story come to regarding traditional structures during war?

Question Answer Choices Traditional structures provide unwavering support during war Traditional structures help individuals find solace during war Traditional structures become more important during war Traditional structures that provided guidance are rendered useless

In Pirandello's "War," how does the wife react when she enters the train?

Question Answer Choices She cries uncontrollably and seeks comfort from others. She eagerly starts talking to the other passengers. She does not want to interact with anyone. She angrily confronts the other passengers about the war.

How does Luigi Pirandello portray patriotism in "War"?

Question Answer Choices As a noble cause that gives people strength and resilience during war. As a powerful force that ultimately brings peace and reconciliation. As something people use to justify war but unable to alleviate the pain it causes. As a superficial concept that only the uneducated believe in.

How is the old traveler described physically?

Question Answer Choices A short, stout man with bright green eyes and a cheerful expression. A lean, muscular man with dark brown eyes and a stern look. A tall, thin man with piercing blue eyes and a calm demeanor. A fat, red-faced man with bloodshot eyes of the palest gray.