1. In Book II, Character, Chapter 11: Unity of Opposites, the author asserts that characters must be what?
(a) Well-defined.
(b) Likeable.
(c) Varied.
(d) Passionate.

2. When did Lajos Egri come to the United States?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1904.
(c) 1906.
(d) 1900.

3. Tartuffe is whose houseguest in the play "Tartuffe"?
(a) Orgon.
(b) Elmire.
(c) Madame Pernelle.
(d) Mariane.

4. 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) Heraclitus.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Plato.

5. Why can't the man in the scenario created by the author in Book II, Character, Chapter 11: Unity of Opposites take the dog home?
(a) His wife hates stray animals.
(b) He thinks it will bite him.
(c) He owns several cats.
(d) He is allergic to dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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 _____.

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

3. What childless widow is friends with Nora in "A Doll's House"?

4. Lajos Egri asserts that growth is a real character's reaction to his _____.

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

(see the answer key)

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