Mourning Becomes Electra | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Play 1, Act 1, Scene 1, Part 1

1. What year is the first production of Mourning Becomes Electra?

1931.

2. Which of the following Greek dramas is NOT source material for Mourning Becomes Electra?

Oedipus the King.

3. Where is the Mannon house located?

New England.

4. What year is Mourning Becomes Electra taking place?

1865.

5. What is the name of the main character speaking in the first scene of Homecoming?

Seth.

6. What are both Christine and Lavinia wearing in the first scene of Homecoming?

Masks.

7. Where is Christine originally from?

New York.

8. Who are the members of the "chorus" in the first scene of the play?

Townspeople.

9. What song is being sung as the play opens?

Shenandoah.

10. What is Amos Ames' trade?

Carpenter.

11. What is the name of Louisa Ames' cousin?

Minnie.

12. What does the old gardener call...
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