Blackadder Goes Forth by Richard Curtis & Ben Elton (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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Who wrote Blackadder Goes Forth?
Who wrote Blackadder Goes Forth?
Richard Curtis and Ben Elton
When was Blackadder Goes Forth broadcast?
When was Blackadder Goes Forth broadcast?
1989
In which year is Blackadder Goes Forth set?
In which year is Blackadder Goes Forth set?
1917
Which WWI general faced scrutiny for poor strategic planning?
Which WWI general faced scrutiny for poor strategic planning?
General Douglas Haig
Captain Blackadder represents which character type?
Captain Blackadder represents which character type?
Cynically intelligent antihero
What does Lieutenant George embody?
What does Lieutenant George embody?
Naive patriotism & upper-class innocence
Which technique uses humor to address serious or disturbing subjects?
Which technique uses humor to address serious or disturbing subjects?
Black comedy
Which class held command positions despite showing incompetence?
Which class held command positions despite showing incompetence?
Aristocratic officers
How does the finale differ from earlier episodes?
How does the finale differ from earlier episodes?
Silent, slow-motion march over the top
What pattern emphasizes soldiers' helplessness?
What pattern emphasizes soldiers' helplessness?
All of Blackadder's escape attempts fail