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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Lajos Egri claim to be the premise of "Romeo and Juliet"?
2. When did Lajos Egri come to the United States?
3. In Book II, Character, Chapter 11: Unity of Opposites, the author creates a skit where an abandoned street dog makes friends with what?
4. According to the author, the opposing force of the antagonist absolutely must be _____.
5. Whom does the man live with, in the scenario created by the author in Book II, Character, Chapter 11: Unity of Opposites?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Egri's example about a crime play in Book I: Premise. Why does he assert it does not work?
2. What is the first step to fleshing out characters, according to the author?
3. What does the author assert of writers who decide to write of their own experiences?
4. Describe the author's belief about growth in the character. Why must characters grow?
5. How does Egri relate man's mind with his physical body in describing character development?
6. What is the role of character according to the author in Chapter 6: Plot or Character--Which?
7. What must be at stake for the pivotal character, according to the author?
8. What does Egri say about the writer's doubts about a character's development?
9. What example does the author set up in Book II: Character, Chapter 5: Strength of Will in a Character?
10. What example of growth does the author describe in "A Doll's House"?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast the theories of Egri and Aristotle on the importance of character. How does character relate to action?
Essay Topic 2
Describe the concept of premise introduced in the text. How does Egri's definition of the term relate to the encyclopedia definition? How is this term used in other art forms?
Essay Topic 3
How does the author use "A Doll's House" to illustrate character growth and transition? What scenes in particular did he choose to use and why?
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