1. The main character of a comedy is usually struggling with
A. a character flaw.
B. a romantic conflict.
C. him or herself.
D. a lack of self-confidence.
2. Another word for the climax of a dramatic play is
A. complication.
B. resolution.
C. exposition.
D. climax.
3. Objects handled by the actors are called
A. setting.
B. costumes.
C. props.
D. support material.
4. Italicized description of action in parentheses are called
A. stage directions.
B. choreography.
C. plot directions.
D. physical action.
5. In Anton Chekhov’s “The Brute,” what is the result of Mrs. Popov’s severe mourning?
A. She won’t feed the horse oats.
B. She won’t leave her home.
C. She has grown old prematurely.
D. She refuses to clean her home.
6. What is the conflict centered on in “The Brute”?
A. Mrs. Popov will not sell her home to Smirnov.
B. Mrs. Popov cannot get over her husband.
C. Smirnov is trying to convince Mrs. Popov to marry him.
D. Mrs. Popov refuses to pay money owed to Smirnov.
7. A character who is admirable, but has a tragic flaw is
A. the main character of a comedy.
B. the main character of a tragedy.
C. known as a moral character.
D. known as a simple character.
8. What type of drama is Susan Glaspell’s “Trifles”?
A. Mystery
B. Comedy
C. Farce
D. Tragedy
9. In “Trifles,” which character changes the most?
A. Mrs. Wright
B. Mrs. Peters
C. Sheriff
D. Hale
10. In “Trifles,” why is the canary so significant?
A. It was a gift from Mr. Wright to Mrs. Wright.
B. It was found dead near Mr. Wright’s body.
C. It was killed in a similar manner as Mr. Wright.
D. It was found in a sewing basket.
11. How are the men characterized in “Trifles”?
A. Intelligent
B. Compassionate
C. Considerate
D. Chauvinistic
12. What type of play is “The Brute”?
A. Mystery
B. Satire
C. Farce
D. Tragedy
13. In regard to plot, what is true of comedy verses tragedy?
A. Tragedy has many complications while comedy has few.
B. Comedy has both internal and external conflicts, whereas tragedy has external only.
C. The trouble occurs early on in comedy; in tragedy, it occurs at the end.
D. The climax of a tragedy is more in the middle of the play than in a comedy.
14. What is humorous about the discussion of the duel in “The Brute”?
A. The tone is very angry.
B. The tone is matter-of-fact.
C. The tone is romantic.
D. The tone is cynical.
15. Where did comedy and tragedy first appear on stage?
A. Greece
B. Rome
C. Turkey
D. England
16. What did ancient actors believe possessed strong powers?
A. The stage
B. The actors
C. The masks
D. The props
17. Which prop is not significant in “Trifles”?
A. The rocking chair
B. The fruit preserves
C. The bird cage
D. The apron
18. What form of irony is used in “Trifles”?
A. Situational
B. Ironic
C. Dramatic
D. Verbal
19. Subject nominatives and subject adjectives are both
A. direct objects.
B. vomplements.
C. indirect objects.
D. participles.
20. Which sentence contains a predicate nominative?
A. The taxi was late.
B. I will become very angry if my vase gets broken.
C. Where were you yesterday?
D. My dad was a basketball coach for ten years.
21. Which sentence contains a predicate nominative?
A. Tim was district champ in the discus.
B. Martha became ill after returning home from her trip.
C. The math test was really easy.
D. Were you there when it happened?
22. Which sentence contains a predicate nominative?
A. Please close the door on your way out.
B. My new dog is a sheltie.
C. He is so sweet!
D. Do we have a test tomorrow in math?
23. Which sentence contains a predicate adjective?
A. The bus broke down on the way home.
B. Did you hear what he just said?
C. His words were not nice.
D. I think it is going to rain.
24. Which sentence contains a predicate adjective?
A. It will be a sunny day tomorrow.
B. The football jersey is filthy after each game.
C. Selma said she was buying a new car today.
D. Mr. Phelps became principal last year.
25. Which sentence contains a predicate adjective?
A. Why are you so happy today?
B. I finally found the perfect birthday gift for my dad.
C. When is the game starting?
D. George Washington was our first president.
Ignore the “brute” and Trifles” questions I already got those down and I know there right.
So besides the “brute” and “Trifles” questions here are the answers I have.
1.B
2.B
3.C
4.A
7.C
13.B Or A
15.A
16.C
19.D
20.A
21.D
22.A
23.B
24.C
25.C
yes It is homework I wanted someone to check it before I sent it in. and I put what I thought to be correct..below.