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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Act 3,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year is the first production of Mourning Becomes Electra?
(a) 1932.
(b) 1936.
(c) 1937.
(d) 1931.

2. Peter thinks Captain Brant looks more like a ___________ than a ship captain.
(a) Gardener.
(b) Poet.
(c) Peddler.
(d) Fool.

3. What does Captain Brant call all Mannons?
(a) Murderers.
(b) Saviors.
(c) Cowards.
(d) Saints.

4. Which of the following Greek dramas is NOT source material for Mourning Becomes Electra?
(a) Oedipus the King.
(b) Electra by Euripides.
(c) The Orestia.
(d) Electra by Sophocles.

5. What does Christine tell Brant he does with her share of the Mannon estate?
(a) Marry her.
(b) Buy a ship.
(c) Become mayor.
(d) Buy an island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old gardener call Lavinia?

2. Captain Brant says Lavinia looks exactly like who?

3. What does Captain Brant tell Lavinia happens to his father?

4. According to Seth, who throws David Mannon out of the house?

5. Who does Christine compare the Mannon house to?

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