Unit Test

Question 1

Based on the stage directions, which of the following best describes the setting of the play?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

an abandoned farmhouse on a cold day

Question 2

What does this stage direction tell you about the county attorney?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He disapproves of Mrs. Wright’s poor housekeeping.

Question 3

What effect does using arrange instead of one of its synonyms have on the play?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Arrange suggests a proper way to stack the pans and shows sympathy for Mrs. Wright.

Question 4

What does the stage direction “the women do not unbend” emphasize about the women?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They are not comforted by his words, and they remain together.

Question 5

How does this stage direction help the reader?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

by establishing a mood

Question 6

What does the word arranges mean in this stage direction?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“places in proper order”

Question 7

How does this stage direction develop the mood of the scene?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The chair rocking by itself creates a somber, spooky mood.

Question 8

Which word has a similar meaning to arrange? clean✔ organize hide

Revolt · Accepted Answer

organize

Question 9

Which of the following did you include in your answer? Check all of the boxes that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The lack of dialogue emphasizes women’s lack of voice and power.; The specific stage directions highlight that the women are underestimated by the men.; The lack of dialogue shows the lack of communication between men and women at the time.; The stage directions suggest that the silenced women speak through subtle but important actions.

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