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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II: Character, Chapters 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What French author and dramatist is cited in Book I: The Premise as stating "How can you tell what road to take unless you know where you are going?"
(a) Henri Bergson, the Older.
(b) Jean-Paul Sartre, the Older.
(c) Alexandre Dumas, the Younger.
(d) François Mauriac, the Younger.

2. According to the author, every sensible invention must have _____.
(a) An owner.
(b) Marketability.
(c) A purpose.
(d) A price.

3. Who kills Macbeth at the end of "The Tragedy of Macbeth"?
(a) Fleance.
(b) Macduff.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) Siward.

4. What term refers to a person represented in a drama or story?
(a) Heroine.
(b) Antagonist.
(c) Character.
(d) Hero.

5. What must every planned sprint have, according to the author in Book I: The Premise?
(a) Resting points.
(b) A starting gun.
(c) A start line.
(d) A destination.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What classical Greek Athenian philosopher was credited as one of the founders of Western philosophy and was known chiefly through the accounts of later classical writers, especially the writings of his students?

3. Who hid Desdemona's handkerchief in Cassio's lodging in "Othello"?

4. According to the author, you must present a character as _____.

5. What term refers to the process of finding two differing bodies, making them the protagonist and antagonist, and making these characters so well defined that you are allowed to put them into a situation in which they are unable to make a compromise?

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