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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II: Character, Chapters 10 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What term means a striking exhibition of unlikeness?
(a) None of the answers is correct.
(b) Obstacle.
(c) Conflict.
(d) Contrast.

2. The author takes a look at when a play's story moves from something like love to hate, and claims that in order to have this, things need to be _____.
(a) Blurred together.
(b) Well-defined.
(c) Quick.
(d) Gradual.

3. Who translated Ibsen's "The Pillars of Society" to English?
(a) William Archer.
(b) Anton Chekhov.
(c) Lajos Egri.
(d) August Strindberg.

4. Who reveals he has entered the terminal stage of tuberculosis in "A Doll's House"?
(a) Nora.
(b) Christine.
(c) Krogstad.
(d) Dr. Rank.

5. Who is the father of Oedipus?
(a) King Pelops.
(b) Jocasta.
(c) Creon.
(d) King Laius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to the psychological classification of different types of individuals?

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

3. According to the author, the opposing force of the antagonist absolutely must be _____.

4. According to the author, a character must represent the influence his _____ has had on him.

5. Aristotle was a student of _____.

(see the answer key)

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