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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Play 1, Act 2,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Captain Brant tell Lavinia happens to his father?
(a) Dies in battle.
(b) Commits suicide.
(c) Dies in a duel.
(d) Dies of a broken heart.

2. What is the name of Louisa Ames' cousin?
(a) Melissa.
(b) Minnie.
(c) Mary.
(d) May.

3. Who are the members of the "chorus" in the first scene of the play?
(a) Greek goddesses.
(b) Townspeople.
(c) Hobos.
(d) Soldiers.

4. Christine and Brant plot to make Ezra's death look like a ___________.
(a) Suicide.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Accident.
(d) Heart attack.

5. What song is being sung as the play opens?
(a) Amazing Grace.
(b) Shenandoah.
(c) Swing low.
(d) Dixie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Captain Brant's mother?

3. Captain Brant speaks to Lavinia at some length about his love of _______.

4. What year is Mourning Becomes Electra taking place?

5. What is Brant's mother's position in the Mannon household?

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