Plot Summary (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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Who wrote the poem that gave Strange Meeting its title?
Who wrote the poem that gave Strange Meeting its title?
Wilfred Owen
What is the central irony about John's feelings during his sick leave?
What is the central irony about John's feelings during his sick leave?
He feels more alienated at home than front
What is the name of John Hilliard's sister?
What is the name of John Hilliard's sister?
Beth
What happens to Harris after David persuades him to leave the cellar?
What happens to Harris after David persuades him to leave the cellar?
A shell lands and kills him instantly
Which army occupied Feuvry in 1914?
Which army occupied Feuvry in 1914?
German
How does David describe soldiers in his letter home in Part Three?
How does David describe soldiers in his letter home in Part Three?
As 'drones' rather than men
What severe injury does John Hilliard suffer during the advance?
What severe injury does John Hilliard suffer during the advance?
He loses his leg
How does the novel end regarding David Barton's fate?
How does the novel end regarding David Barton's fate?
His fate is deliberately left ambiguous
According to the afterword, what did Hill want the novel to be about equally alongside war?
According to the afterword, what did Hill want the novel to be about equally alongside war?
Love
Who is the newly arrived officer assigned to share quarters with John in Part One?
Who is the newly arrived officer assigned to share quarters with John in Part One?
David Barton