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King Arthur’s Socks, Part 2 — Quiz Answers

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How is the author’s use of a climactic structure reflected in the setting of part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act ?

A
Multiple settings are developed in great detail through the plot.
B
A singular setting is developed in great detail through the plot.
C
A singular setting serves as a backdrop for the action.
D
Multiple settings serve as a backdrop for the action.
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How is the author’s use of a climactic structure reflected in the dialogue in part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act ?

A
There are many long dialogues, and each involves many characters.
B
There are few short dialogues, and each reveals little about the characters.
C
There are many short dialogues, and each offers glimpses of town gossip.
D
There are a few long dialogues, and each offers insight into the characters.
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How is the author’s use of a climactic structure reflected in the scenes of part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act ?

A
There are many scenes, and each is long.
B
There are few scenes, and each is brief.
C
There are many scenes, and each is brief.
D
There are few scenes, and each is long.
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Read this excerpt from part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act . LANCELOT: I'm not a rational human being. I'm a fool. A crazy fool. GUENEVERE: ( smiling at him ) I like crazy fools. Why does the author have Guenevere say she likes “crazy fools”?

A
She does not mind that Lancelot is not intellectual.
B
She longs to abandon her sensible nature.
C
She is no longer in love with the practical Arthur.
D
She has a history of reckless behavior.
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How is the author’s use of a climactic structure reflected in the plot of part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act ?

A
The linear plot progresses steadily toward its climax.
B
The nonlinear plot provides detailed flash-forwards.
C
The nonlinear plot provides detailed flashbacks.
D
The linear plot progresses steadily toward its exposition.
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Read this excerpt from part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act . LANCELOT: ( desperately, rising as he speaks ) I am going to be married. GUENEVERE: ( in a mocking simulation of surprise ) What, again? LANCELOT: Yes—again—and as soon as possible—to Vivien. GUENEVERE: I congratulate you. Why does the author have Guenevere and Lancelot discuss his engagement?

A
to illustrate Guenevere’s kind feelings toward her friend
B
to emphasize their mutual hopes for the future
C
to suggest Lancelot’s loyalty to his bride-to-be
D
to show their tendency toward manners and propriety
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Read this excerpt from part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act . LANCELOT: Well, let's think of the consequences, then. What are they? I forget. GUENEVERE: I don't. I'm keeping them very clearly in mind. In the first place— LANCELOT: Yes? GUENEVERE: What was it? Yes—in the first place, we would be sorry. And in the second place— Why does the author choose to have Guenevere number her objections to kissing Lancelot?

A
to show her futile attempts at being rational
B
to illustrate their tendency to disagree
C
to prove that her first priority is Arthur
D
to emphasize how many women are involved
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Read this excerpt from part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act . LANCELOT: Wicked? I don't feel wicked. Do you? GUENEVERE: No. I just feel natural. But it's the same thing. ( He approaches her with outstretched arms. She retreats behind the chair. ) No, no. Remember that I'm married. Why does the author choose to include this exchange?

A
to reveal the couple’s tendency to disagree
B
to emphasize Guenevere’s comfort with modernism
C
to show Lancelot’s capacity for deception
D
to illustrate Guenevere’s traditional beliefs
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How does the author’s use of a one-act climactic structure affect the emotional impact of part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act ?

A
Readers contemplate characters’ histories with the flashbacks provided.
B
Readers brood over characters’ decisions over a long time span.
C
Readers connect with the many characters as the plot twists.
D
Readers are swept into the swift action as it hastens to its climax.
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Why does the author choose to have Lancelot read a poem to Guenevere in part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act ?

A
to emphasize Lancelot’s artistic nature
B
to highlight the intellectual conversation
C
to underscore the romantic tension
D
to illustrate the characters’ compatibility

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