Our Country's Good Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Ross say that Liz’s word cannot be trusted? (from Act Two, Scenes 8 - 10)

He says the word of a drunken soldier is more valid than the word of a woman.

He says that Liz has lied to him too often for him to ever believe her.

He says the word of a female convict is worth less than the word of a male convict.

He says that even the word of a drunken soldier is more valid than the word of a criminal.

2.

What are the primary differences between Dabby and Mary? (from Act One, Scenes 5 - 6)

Dabby is harsh and angry; Mary is talkative, and cannot read.

Mary is quiet, and can read; Dabby is talkative, and cannot read.

Dabby is quiet, and can read; Mary is harsh and angry.

Mary is quiet, and can read; Dabby is violent and rebellious.

3.

What seems to be Clark’s motivation in asking Brewer to speak to Phillip? (from Act One, Scenes 1 – 4)

He wants to show Phillip that Brewer can be trusted to deliver messages.

He wants to show Brewer how it is possible to make a better life for oneself.

He wants to gain favor with Phillip so he can realize his ambitions.

He wants to gain favor with Brewer so he can realize his ambitions.

4.

What is the name of the play being rehearsed? (from Act One, Scenes 5 - 6)

The Drunken Soldier

The Escaped Convict

The Recruiting Officer.

The Fallen Officer.

5.

Why does Clark say that Wisehammer cannot use his new prologue? (from Act Two, Scene 11)

He is afraid the officers watching the play will react badly to the comments made in the prologue about England.

He is jealous of Wisehammer's feelings for Duckling, and refuses to let him read the prologue out of revenge.

He is afraid the officers watching the play will react badly to the comments made in the prologue about the women in the play.

He is angry that Wisehammer is trying to change the words of the play's original author.

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