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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. The author undoubtedly wants his characters to be the play in order to express _____.
(a) The suspense.
(b) The ending.
(c) The plot.
(d) The premise.

2. What does Lajos Egri claim to be the premise of "Romeo and Juliet"?
(a) "Love rewards death."
(b) "Great love defies even death."
(c) "Blind trust leads to destruction."
(d) "Ruthless ambition leads to its own destruction."

3. Where was Lajos Egri born?
(a) Hungary.
(b) Italy.
(c) Argentina.
(d) France.

4. "Romeo and Juliet" begins with a feud between the Capulets and _____.
(a) The Montagues.
(b) The Moreaus.
(c) The Mumfords.
(d) The Moultons.

5. What term refers to the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work?
(a) Friend.
(b) Interest.
(c) Protagonist.
(d) Antagonist.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, every sensible invention must have _____.

2. The author claims that a man's _____ will react to something that affects him physically more so than his body.

3. What term refers to a person represented in a drama or story?

4. In Book II: Character, Chapter 3: The Dialectical Approach, the author exemplifies his approach by creating a female character who turns to _____.

5. What Classic Greek philosopher claimed character was secondary to action?

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