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What does Billy go on the plane for?
What does Billy go on the plane for?
He was headed for a trade conference in Montreal with 28 optometrists.
Where does the plane crash?
Where does the plane crash?
Sugarbush Mountain resort.
What does Billy whisper?
What does Billy whisper?
'Schlachthof-fünf' which means Slaughterhouse Five in German.
What did the optometrists call themselves?
What did the optometrists call themselves?
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What song was being sung on the plane?
What song was being sung on the plane?
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What were Billy's true dreams about?
What were Billy's true dreams about?
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Who is Werner Gluck?
Who is Werner Gluck?
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What was Billy doing at the factory?
What was Billy doing at the factory?
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Study Notes
Plane Journey
- Billy Pilgrim travels on a plane with 28 optometrists.
- Lionel Merble, father of Valencia, sits next to Billy.
- The flight is headed for a trade conference in Montreal.
Plane Crash
- The plane crashes at Sugarbush Mountain Resort.
- Billy survives the accident but sustains a fractured skull.
Billy's Whispers
- Billy whispers "Schlachthof-Fünf," meaning Slaughterhouse Five in German.
- The term also serves as Billy's address in Dresden.
The Optometrists
- The group of optometrists refers to themselves as "The Febs."
In-Flight Song
- The passengers on the plane sing "Wait Till the Sun Shines."
Billy's Dreams
- Billy’s true dreams revolve around the concept of time travel.
Werner Gluck
- Werner Gluck is identified as a German guard at the slaughterhouse.
- He shares a moment of witnessing a naked woman alongside Billy.
Experience at the Factory
- Billy visits a malt syrup factory where he tastes a spoonful of syrup.
- He feels an overwhelming sense of "ravenous gratitude."
- Edgar Derby, another character, tries the syrup and is moved to tears of joy.
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Description
Test your knowledge on the key events and characters from Kurt Vonnegut's 'Slaughterhouse-Five'. This quiz covers topics like Billy Pilgrim's plane journey, the crash, his experiences in Dresden, and the significance of time travel in the novel. Dive into the interesting moments with characters like the optometrists and Werner Gluck.
