Our Country's Good Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who watches Sideway being flogged? (from Act One, Scenes 1 – 4)

Harry Brewer.

Governor Phillip.

Lieutenant Clark.

Captain Tench.

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

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

3.

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 Brewer so he can realize his ambitions.

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

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

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

4.

What means of execution for the convicts do the officers discuss? (from Act One, Scenes 1 – 4)

Electrocution.

Firing squad.

Beheading.

Hanging.

5.

Whose voice does Brewer speak in during the confrontation with Ketch? (from Act Two, Scenes 6 - 7)

The seventeen-year-old Thomas Barrett, arrested by Brewer and executed by Ketch.

The seventeen-year-old Handy Baker, arrested by Brewer and executed by Liz Morden..

Handy Baker.

Duckling Smith.

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