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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?
Who is leading the Bulgarian cavalry in the battle against the Serbs?
Who is leading the Bulgarian cavalry in the battle against the Serbs?
What does Raina give to the Swiss mercenary to eat?
What does Raina give to the Swiss mercenary to eat?
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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Description
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.
