Play with a Tiger | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1

1. Who is the author of PLAY WITH A TIGER?

Doris Lessing.

2. About what is this play?

The dynamics of human relationships.

3. What does this play have to do with women?

It is about the expectations and challenges faced by women who choose less conventional roles than those inherent in marriage.

4. When does the story take place?

1958.

5. Where does this play take place?

The London home of Mary Jackson.

6. Where is Anna's son?

Away at school.

7. When does the play begin?

At nine o'clock in the evening.

8. With whom is Anna?

Tom.

9. What is the connection between Anna and this person?

They were engaged until very recently.

10. What does this person implore Anna to do?

Explain why she no longer wants to marry him.

11. What does Anna do to make a living?

She is...
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