Our Country's Good Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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.

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.

2.

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.

3.

Which character seems to be developing feelings for Lieutenant Clark? (from Act One, Scenes 7 – 9)

Liz.

Mary.

Dabby.

Brewer.

4.

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

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

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

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

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

5.

Why does Dabby complain about the play? (from Act Two, Scenes 6 - 7)

She thinks the men and women behave unrealistically in their pursuit of money.

She finds the lines too hard to learn.

She finds the people in it too familiar, and does not want to be reminded about life.

She does not recognize any of the people in it, and feels it is not about life.

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