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What was Priscilla's reason for cutting her hair short?
What was Priscilla's reason for cutting her hair short?
- To prepare for a new job.
- To avoid looking like Shirley Temple. (correct)
- To make it easier to manage.
- To look more mature.
How long had Luke been awake before he mentioned it to Priscilla?
How long had Luke been awake before he mentioned it to Priscilla?
- 48 hours
- 30 hours
- 36 hours (correct)
- 24 hours
What significant event did Luke propose to Priscilla?
What significant event did Luke propose to Priscilla?
- To travel the world together.
- To move to another city.
- To get engaged and marry. (correct)
- To start a family immediately.
What meal did Luke and Priscilla indulge in after their engagement?
What meal did Luke and Priscilla indulge in after their engagement?
What did Priscilla do with Luke's bombardier wings?
What did Priscilla do with Luke's bombardier wings?
How did Luke plan to get back on the base after staying with Priscilla?
How did Luke plan to get back on the base after staying with Priscilla?
What time was it when Luke woke up and realized how late it was?
What time was it when Luke woke up and realized how late it was?
What did Luke forget to bring with him?
What did Luke forget to bring with him?
What activity did Priscilla engage in as Luke approached her?
What activity did Priscilla engage in as Luke approached her?
What did Priscilla say that indicated her surprise and admiration for Luke?
What did Priscilla say that indicated her surprise and admiration for Luke?
What type of food did Luke and Priscilla order from room service?
What type of food did Luke and Priscilla order from room service?
What tragic news did Priscilla share about Mike Clemons?
What tragic news did Priscilla share about Mike Clemons?
How did Priscilla respond when asked about Paul Mazinski?
How did Priscilla respond when asked about Paul Mazinski?
What was the state of Marty Cousins as mentioned by Priscilla?
What was the state of Marty Cousins as mentioned by Priscilla?
What was the reason for Frank Orcutt's deferment?
What was the reason for Frank Orcutt's deferment?
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Priscilla's hair cut reason
Priscilla's hair cut reason
To avoid looking like Shirley Temple.
Luke's wake-up time
Luke's wake-up time
36 hours.
Luke's proposal
Luke's proposal
To get engaged and marry Priscilla.
Post-engagement meal
Post-engagement meal
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Bombardier wings fate
Bombardier wings fate
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Luke's return plan
Luke's return plan
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Luke's wake-up time (specific)
Luke's wake-up time (specific)
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Luke's forgotten item
Luke's forgotten item
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Priscilla's action
Priscilla's action
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Priscilla's surprise remark
Priscilla's surprise remark
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Room service order
Room service order
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Mike Clemons's news
Mike Clemons's news
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Paul Mazinski reaction
Paul Mazinski reaction
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Marty Cousins's condition
Marty Cousins's condition
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Frank Orcutt's deferment reason
Frank Orcutt's deferment reason
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Study Notes
Main Characters
- Luke Gardiner: A bombardier, a young man in the Air Force, assigned to a crew stationed at Dow Field in Bangor, Maine.
- Priscilla: Luke's girlfriend, lives in Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Tim: Luke's friend and fellow airman.
- Bob and Hank: Luke's other friends and fellow airmen.
Key Events
- Luke unexpectedly receives a one-day pass to travel to Boston.
- He spends time with Priscilla, his girlfriend.
- He is reunited with his friends, Bob, Hank, and Tim.
Relationships and Themes
- Luke and Priscilla are deeply in love and make a commitment to marry.
- The story highlights the strong bonds of friendship and their shared experiences in wartime.
- The potential dangers of wartime are highlighted as Luke risks his job to be with Priscilla, and his friends are facing combat.
- Luke faces a difficult decision between his duty and love for Priscilla.
Setting
- The story takes place in Massachusetts, primarily in Boston and Framingham, and also in Bangor, Maine, a town with a large military airfield.
Time Period
- The story is set during World War II, as evidenced by the military context, references to Guadalcanal and other battlefields, and the mention of the GI Bill for veterans.
Key Details
- Luke escapes from the base to see Priscilla in Boston.
- He has a pass to travel to Boston, which he uses to reunite with Priscilla, but it puts his military career at risk.
- He returns to Bangor with a receipt proving he used his pass.
Contextual Significance
- The story provides a glimpse into life for young Americans during wartime.
- It explores themes of love, friendship, duty, and sacrifice.
- Emphasizes the hardships and difficulties faced by military personnel, but also the importance of human connection and the power of hope during challenging times.
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