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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV: General, Chapters 1 - 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Socrates.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Heraclitus.
(d) Plato.

2. What does the author assert arises from environment and one's social situation?
(a) Conflict.
(b) Opinions.
(c) Relationships.
(d) Happiness.

3. What is often referred to as the scene for which everyone is waiting, the scene which has been promised throughout and which cannot be eliminated?
(a) Epic.
(b) Signature.
(c) Obligatory.
(d) Climax.

4. What was Lajos Egri's profession when he arrived in the United States?
(a) Shoe shiner.
(b) Garment worker.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Chimney sweep.

5. According to the author, the opposing force of the antagonist absolutely must be _____.
(a) Equal to the pivotal character.
(b) Strategically placed.
(c) Less than that of the pivotal character.
(d) More than that of the pivotal character.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is often taught as the act of establishing mood, atmosphere, and background, before the action begins?

2. It is stated by the author that rising conflict will result in _____.

3. In Book II, Character, Chapter 11: Unity of Opposites, the author asserts that characters must be what?

4. Who is the pivotal character in "The Cherry Orchard"?

5. Who suffers from inherited syphilis in the play "Ghosts"?

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