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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II: Character, Chapters 4 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Book II, Character, Chapter 2: Environment discusses how a man's environment, health, and what will shape him into what he is?
(a) Opinion.
(b) Spirituality.
(c) Economic background.
(d) Determination.

2. What Classic Greek philosopher claimed character was secondary to action?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Sophocles.
(c) Xenophanes.
(d) Heraclitus.

3. What does Lajos Egri claim is the premise of "Othello"?
(a) "Ruthless ambition leads to its own destruction."
(b) "Love rewards death."
(c) "Jealousy destroys itself and the object of its love."
(d) "Great love defies even death."

4. According to the author, a character must represent the influence his _____ has had on him.
(a) Faith.
(b) Environment.
(c) Education.
(d) Upbringing.

5. What has a reigning power in the presence of a written piece of work according to Lajos Egri?
(a) Plot.
(b) Structure.
(c) Catharsis.
(d) Character.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lajos Egri compels the writer to know that their characters should not be dependent on their _____.

2. Where was Lajos Egri born?

3. What character element is established from detailing his body and health, the people around him and his environment, and his mind?

4. What French writer and critic born in 1849 said every play needs a goal?

5. What term refers to a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with the hero of a work of drama or literature?

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