QUIZ – Churchill in Moscow

1.
Where does Scene One take place?
2.
What is Churchill’s first reaction to hearing Russian spoken?
 
3.
Why does Stalin become confused about Churchill’s “ice to the North Pole” metaphor?
4.
What is Operation Torch, as explained by Churchill?
5.
Why does Stalin shout for paper and a pencil?
 
6.
What major disagreement causes tension between Churchill and Stalin?
7.
What does the dusty sofa Olga and Sally sit down on most likely symbolize?
8.
What does “knackered” mean, according to the conversation?
OLGA (laughs) No more talks tonight, our work is done. We deserve it.
SALLY takes her shoes off and begins to massage her feet,
OLGA watches then decides to follow SALLY's example.
I am knackered.

9.
What is implied when both translators are told to “get it right” by their superiors?
10.
What does the misunderstanding between SALLY and OLGA about leaders and fear reveal?
11.
Why is it significant that Churchill and Stalin can communicate without translators?