Question

What were the Professor's ambitions in the army?

Answer 1

The Professor meant to get on, he told everybody. He was sure to become an army officer before long; he was determined to get the commission. He meant to get his rank as a soldier as his first step. He chased his ambition and worked hard. He would stay late at night and read borrowed training manuals. During the training marches of battalion he drilled with enthusiasm and endless energy.