Seascape Summary

1)

What does Charlie's actions do to his relationship with Nancy? (from Act 1)

Delights her

Angers her

Brings her closer

Alienates her

2)

Why does the lizard couple appear to have better communication with each other? (from Act 2)

They rely on language

They rely on instinct

They rely on physical communication

They rely on attraction

3)

What was the woman's main role before the 1970s? (from Act 1)

Serve in the home

Teach

Nursing

Be a wife

4)

What is the main historical event the author has illustrated in the play? (from Act 1)

The Equal Rights Ammendment

Women's Suffrage

Slavery

The Women's Liberation Movement

5)

Is Charlie's intention to be hurtful towards his wife? (from Act 1)

It is unclear

In some cases

No

Yes

6)

How do Charlie and Nancy react to the actions of the lizards as they first approach them in a submissive position? (from Act 2)

They get up and run

They don't move

They begin to cry

Charlie and Nancy scream for their life

7)

What does Nancy crave as her life's potential? (from Act 2)

Business sense

Power

Education

Adventure

8)

What does the play Seascape bring together in a literary masterpiece? (from Act 2)

Reality and science

Fantasy and science

Fantasy and reality

Reality and reproduction

9)

What does Charlie think will guarantee a scream out of him? (from Act 2)

One loud sound from the creatures

One foot forward from the creatures

One sound from Nancy

One poke from the creatures

10)

What did the changes of the 1970s provide women with? (from Act 1)

Husbands

Religion

Opportunity

Safety

11)

What flies overhead as the men are arguing? (from Act 2)

A hot air balloon

A kite

A jet

A flock of seagulls

12)

Which combination of lizards and humans are comfortable with each other right away? (from Act 2)

Nancy and Sarah

Leslie and Nancy

Sarah and Charlie

Charlie and Sarah

13)

What does Charlie hope to infuse his marriage with? (from Act 1)

Rest

Nothing

Care

Relaxation

14)

How does Charlie feel after he understands that the lizards do not understand him and his discussion on change? (from Act 2)

Antagonistic

Happy

Indifferent

Peaceful

15)

During the 1970s, what did women have more of and permission to use it? (from Act 1)

Love

Money

Passion

Time

16)

What concept confuses Leslie and Sarah and threatens to create a problem? (from Act 2)

Exclusivity

Unfaithfulness

Children

Religion

17)

How do the stilted efforts to communicate between the lizards and the humans make Charlie feel? (from Act 2)

Overwhelmed

Elated

Exhausted

Frustrated

18)

What has happened to most of the eggs that Leslie and Sarah have produced? (from Act 2)

They've been injured

They've been buried in the sand

They've been eaten or lost

They've been hatched

19)

What is the primary theme of Act 2? (from Act 2)

Evolution

Communication

Progress

Marriage

20)

In addition to progress, evolution, and the Women's Movement, what does Albee also touch on in Seascape? (from Act 2)

Global warming

Environmental issues

Domestic violence

The drop out rate

21)

How does Charlie feel as the lizards approach? (from Act 2)

He is in a catatonic state

He is in a state of delight

He is in a state of awe

He is in a state of panic

22)

What are the lizards unable to grasp? (from Act 2)

The concept of emotions

The concept of divorce

The concept of pregnancy

The concept of marriage

23)

Who does Nancy speak to first? (from Act 2)

herself

Leslie

Sarah

Charlie

24)

What sounds appealing to Sarah during the discussion on exclusivity? (from Act 2)

Having a handsome partner

Having a rich partner

Having a faithful partner

Having a strong partner

25)

What does Nancy want from her marriage? (from Act 1)

Intimacy and connection

Care and balance

Money and a home

Sex and adventure

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