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King Arthur’s Socks, Part 2 Answers

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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 nonlinear plot provides detailed flashbacks.
B
The nonlinear plot provides detailed flash-forwards.
C
The linear plot progresses steadily toward its exposition.
D
The linear plot progresses steadily toward its climax.
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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 show their tendency toward manners and propriety
C
to suggest Lancelot’s loyalty to his bride-to-be
D
to emphasize their mutual hopes for the future
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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 underscore the romantic tension
C
to highlight the intellectual conversation
D
to illustrate the characters’ compatibility
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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 few scenes, and each is brief.
B
There are few scenes, and each is long.
C
There are many scenes, and each is brief.
D
There are many scenes, and each is long.
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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 connect with the many characters as the plot twists.
B
Readers brood over characters’ decisions over a long time span.
C
Readers are swept into the swift action as it hastens to its climax.
D
Readers contemplate characters’ histories with the flashbacks provided.
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Dell is most successful at depicting a modern woman in part one of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act through his portrayal of

A
Guenevere’s sense of duty.
B
Guenevere’s independence.
C
Vivien’s determination.
D
Mary’s romanticism.
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Dell is most successful when suggesting that traditional women fail to modernize in part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act through his portrayal of

A
Guenevere’s unwillingness to kiss Lancelot.
B
Guenevere’s unwillingness to ignore convention.
C
Guenevere’s disloyalty toward her husband.
D
Guenevere’s disloyalty toward her friend.
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Dell is most successful at depicting the three female characters’ differences in part one of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act through his portrayal of their

A
opinions of marriage.
B
approaches to romance.
C
ideas of independence.
D
attitudes toward one another.
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Dell is most successful at depicting a contrast between the traditional and modern woman in part one of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act through his

A
comparisons of Guenevere before and after marriage.
B
comparisons of Vivien before and after falling in love.
C
implied comparisons between Guenevere and Vivien.
D
implied comparisons between Guenevere and Mary.
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Why does the author choose to have Lancelot call Guenevere “sweetheart” and “darling” in part two of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act?

A
to reveal the depth of his emotion
B
to emphasize his frivolous romantic nature
C
to illustrate the intimacy of their friendship
D
to underscore the frantic pace of their relationship
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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 show Lancelot’s capacity for deception
B
to reveal the couple’s tendency to disagree
C
to illustrate Guenevere’s traditional beliefs
D
to emphasize Guenevere’s comfort with modernism
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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 a few long dialogues, and each offers insight into the characters.
C
There are many short dialogues, and each offers glimpses of town gossip.
D
There are few short dialogues, and each reveals little about the characters.
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Dell is most successful at depicting women’s changing perceptions of marital roles in part one of King Arthur's Socks: A Comedy in One Act through his portrayal of

A
Vivien’s distaste for domestic chores.
B
Vivien’s criticisms of Arthur.
C
Vivien’s pursuit of Lancelot despite his marriage.
D
Vivien’s threat to marry another.

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