Drama Quiz Name:_________________________________

Grade Nine
25 marks Date:__________________________________
9-6

For the following multiple choice questions, circle the best possible answer. (4 marks)

1.) Symbolism is using symbols or objects to:

a Create humor
b Comment on society
c Position objects on stage
d Represent something else

2.) In what phase of the plot does Antecedent Action occur?

a Exposition
b Rising Action
c Climax
d Resolution

3.) Which is an example of a metaphor:

a The birdcage had a broken door
b Im so hungry I could eat a horse
c The wheels of justice turn slowly
d Sometimes words are like daggers

4.) What type of play is The Brute?

a Tragedy
b Comedy
c Farce
d Feminist

For the following question, match the literary term to its definition. Write the corresponding
number on the line beside the appropriate term.

5.) Match the literary term to its definition. Some definitions will not be used. (6 marks)

a Allusion ______ 1. A tease that something will happen later in the plot
b Foreshadowing ______ 2. An extreme exaggeration
c Hyperbole ______ 3. The highest point of action
d Mise-en-scene ______ 4. An indirect reference to something in a literary work
e Satire ______ 5. An ordinary character to whom everyone can relate
f Stage directions ______ 6. The use or irony, humor or exaggeration to criticize a topic
7. The placement of scenery or stage props
8. Indicates a characters actions, position or lighting and sound
9. Provides commentary on the issues of society

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Write in complete sentences and answer the following questions. Pay attention to what the
question asks.

6.) What is the difference between an aside and a soliloquy? (2 marks)

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7.) What is Feminism? Provide an example. (2 marks)

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8.) Write a thematic statement from Trifles and provide an example. (3 marks)

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9.) Summarize the following passage from The Brute, and explain the significance. (4 marks)

SMIRNOV: But what a woman! "Putting one of Popovs bullets through your silly head." Her
cheeks were flushed, her eyes were gleaming! And, by God, shes accepted the challenge! I never
knew a woman like this before!

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10.) Summarize the following passage from Trifles, and explain the significance. (4 marks)

MRS. HALE: She come to think of it, she was kind of like a bird herself real sweet and
pretty, but kind of timid and fluttery. How-she-did-change.

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