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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 refers to the psychological classification of different types of individuals?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Attitude.
(c) Personality type.
(d) Race.

2. What does Oedipus do in the ending of "Oedipus Rex"?
(a) Blinds himself.
(b) Cuts his wrist.
(c) Hangs himself.
(d) Shoots himself.

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

4. The author asserts that one key factor in obtaining conflict is what?
(a) Love.
(b) Hate.
(c) Growth.
(d) Antagonist.

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?
(a) Protagonist.
(b) Obligation.
(c) Villain.
(d) Antagonist.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The author undoubtedly wants his characters to be the play in order to express _____.

3. In Book II, Character, Chapter 11: Unity of Opposites, the author states that the antagonist and pivotal character absolutely cannot do what?

4. In Book II, Character, Chapter 11: Unity of Opposites, the author creates a skit where an abandoned street dog makes friends with what?

5. What American writer wrote "The root-idea is the beginning of the process"?

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