Plot Summary (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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In which year during World War I is Blackadder Goes Forth set?
In which year during World War I is Blackadder Goes Forth set?
1917
What genre is Blackadder Goes Forth, which uses humour to address serious or taboo subjects?
What genre is Blackadder Goes Forth, which uses humour to address serious or taboo subjects?
Black comedy
What is Captain Blackadder's main objective throughout the series?
What is Captain Blackadder's main objective throughout the series?
To avoid the planned offensive
How is Lieutenant George St Barleigh characterised?
How is Lieutenant George St Barleigh characterised?
Optimistic and innocent
Which character trait best describes Private Baldrick?
Which character trait best describes Private Baldrick?
Simple-minded but devoted
What does General Melchett represent in the series?
What does General Melchett represent in the series?
Incompetent military leadership
What is Captain Darling's role in relation to General Melchett?
What is Captain Darling's role in relation to General Melchett?
His sycophantic aide
What happens to Blackadder's escape schemes in each episode?
What happens to Blackadder's escape schemes in each episode?
They ultimately fail
Which two comedy techniques does the series employ?
Which two comedy techniques does the series employ?
Slapstick and wordplay
What happens in the final scene of the series?
What happens in the final scene of the series?
A silent shot abandoning comedy