Journey's End: Plot Summary (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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In which historical conflict is Journey's End set?
In which historical conflict is Journey's End set?
World War I
How many days does the action of Journey's End cover?
How many days does the action of Journey's End cover?
Four days
Who does Captain Hardy hand over to at the start of the play?
Who does Captain Hardy hand over to at the start of the play?
Osborne
How does Captain Stanhope cope with the emotional weight of war?
How does Captain Stanhope cope with the emotional weight of war?
Drinking heavily
What is Stanhope's relationship to Raleigh?
What is Stanhope's relationship to Raleigh?
His sister's fiancé
How is Second Lieutenant Raleigh described when he joins the company?
How is Second Lieutenant Raleigh described when he joins the company?
Young and eager
What is Raleigh's attitude towards Stanhope?
What is Raleigh's attitude towards Stanhope?
He idolises him
What does Stanhope fear Raleigh will do?
What does Stanhope fear Raleigh will do?
Report his changed state to his sister
Which words describe Osborne's character?
Which words describe Osborne's character?
Kind and reliable
What happens to Osborne during the play?
What happens to Osborne during the play?
He is tragically killed
How does the play end for Raleigh?
How does the play end for Raleigh?
He dies in Stanhope's care
What does the collapsing trench at the end symbolise?
What does the collapsing trench at the end symbolise?
Destruction of war and humanity