White Poppies Act 2

Who goes by the title 'Sir' at war?

• Will

• Tom

• Mattie

• Ned Watkins

Answer explanation

'Sir' is a title connoting respect and status. Will is granted this as he is a member of the upper class.

What bird is used to signal a gas leak in the tunnels?

• Robin

• Canary

• Crow

• Pigeon

Answer explanation

Canaries are extra sensitive to gas so were used to alert miners to a dangerous leak!

Who says this: "Sometimes I don't think I can..."

• Tom

• Mattie

• Will

Answer explanation

Will is not confident in his position as a leader; he lacks experience and feels insecure in front of Tom and Mattie.

Who says: "What about the enemy, do you see much of them?"

• Mattie

• Tom

• Will

Answer explanation

Tom is naively keen to take part in the adventure of war; h has not seen the reality of conflict yet!

Who says: ‘She might find out about the lice in your tunic!’

• Will

• Tom

• Mattie

Answer explanation

Despite the pressure of being at war, Mattie still finds the humour. He wants to keep morale (spirits) up.

Who is 16 when they choose to enlist?

• Tom

• Ned Watkins

• Mattie

• Will

In act 2 scene 6, why does the playwright include Jenny L and Mrs Hedley talking about Hannah and the baby?

• To increase our sympathy for those left behind (not at war)

• To increase our fears Mattie won't return home to see his child

• To increase our sadness that they are powerless to help the men

• All of the above

"__ in June, and I'm brighter than Ned Watkins"

"You can't ____ me"

What year do Mattie, Will and Tom join the war? ____