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

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

3. What does the author claim causes motion in Book II: Character, Chapter 3: The Dialectical Approach?
(a) Commotion.
(b) Kinetic energy.
(c) Craziness.
(d) Contradiction.

4. What is a method of argument that has been central to both Indic and European philosophy since ancient times and was made popular by Plato?
(a) Bickering.
(b) Dialectic.
(c) Debate.
(d) Roundtable discussion.

5. What is Nora's last name in "A Doll's House"?
(a) Helmer.
(b) Torvald.
(c) Rank.
(d) Krogstad.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Lajos Egri born?

2. When was Lajos Egri born?

3. When was "Oedipus Rex" first performed?

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

5. Who is the father of Oedipus?

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