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What war is taking place at the beginning of the play?
What war is taking place at the beginning of the play?
- The Balkan Wars
- The Serbo-Bulgarian War (correct)
- The Crimean War
- The Russo-Turkish War
Who is leading the Bulgarian cavalry in the battle against the Serbs?
Who is leading the Bulgarian cavalry in the battle against the Serbs?
- The Swiss mercenary
- The escaped Serb soldier
- The Bulgarian officer
- Sergius (correct)
What does Raina give to the Swiss mercenary to eat?
What does Raina give to the Swiss mercenary to eat?
- Candies
- Chocolate creams (correct)
- Bulgarian bread
- Bulgarian pastries
How does the Swiss mercenary normally use the pockets of his uniform?
How does the Swiss mercenary normally use the pockets of his uniform?
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What does the Swiss mercenary reveal about Sergius's cavalry charge?
What does the Swiss mercenary reveal about Sergius's cavalry charge?
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Study Notes
The Serbo-Bulgarian War
- The play begins during the Serbo-Bulgarian War.
Bulgarian Cavalry
- The Bulgarian cavalry is commanded by Sergius Saranoff.
Raina's Gift
- Raina, a young woman, gives the Swiss mercenary a chocolate cream.
The Mercenary's Pockets
- The Swiss mercenary, named Bluntschli, normally uses the many pockets of his uniform to carry cartridges and emergency rations.
Sergius's Charge
- Bluntschli reveals that Sergius's cavalry charge was a strategic maneuver planned by the Serbian military leaders.
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Test your knowledge of the play "Arms and the Man" by George Bernard Shaw with this quiz! See how well you remember the plot, characters, and themes of this classic comedic drama set during the Serbo-Bulgarian War.
