Modern Drama Study — Test Answers

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Which sentence is capitalized correctly?

A
I visit Mr. Sanchez every monday at his office on North Columbia Drive.
B
I visit Mr. Sanchez every Monday at his office on north Columbia Drive.
C
I visit Mr. Sanchez every Monday at his office on North Columbia Drive.
D
I visit Mr. Sanchez every Monday at his office on North Columbia drive.
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Which sentence from an argumentative essay about genetically modified foods best states a claim?

A
Genetically modified foods should not be sold to consumers until proper tests can prove their safety.
B
Foods can be genetically modified to be resistant to pests and viruses.
C
Genetic modification is the act of combining various genes from different organisms resulting in a brand-new, modified organism.
D
The sale of genetically modified foods is outlawed in some countries.
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Which sentence uses passive voice?

A
We arrived early for our annual dental check-ups.
B
Calm music played quietly in the dentist’s office.
C
Dr. Gomez greeted us warmly and took X-rays.
D
We were given new toothbrushes by the hygienist.
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Read the sentence. The patient who was not feeling well told the doctor her head hurt and that she was experiencing blurry vision with her eyesight. Which answer choice is the best revision of the sentence to avoid repetition?

A
The patient told the doctor about the symptoms affecting both her head and eyesight.
B
The patient told the doctor about her blurry vision in her eyesight and her hurting headache problems.
C
Not feeling well, the patient told the doctor about her problems with her hurting head and blurry vision in her eyesight.
D
The doctor’s patient told the doctor that her head hurt and her eyesight was blurry.
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Read the sentence. After sampling a few cake samples, the woman who is getting married picked the flavor of cake that she liked the best. Which answer choice is the best revision of the sentence to avoid repetition?

A
The sentence is correct as written.
B
After tasting cake samples, the bride picked the best flavor.
C
After sampling a few cake samples, the bride picked the best flavor.
D
After tasting the cakes, the woman getting married picked the best cake flavor.
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Which is the best example of a thesis statement for an argumentative essay about zoos and animal welfare?

A
Many animals die prematurely in zoos because they are exposed to infectious diseases.
B
Although many people feel that keeping animals captive in zoos is cruel, zoos are necessary for animal conservation and research.
C
Animals can be bred at zoos to increase their population and to combat extinction.
D
Zoos have been around for thousands of years, and each year they draw millions of people to see the variety of animals they house.
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Which best describes the style of The Little Foxes ?

A
experimental
B
stylized
C
participatory
D
realistic
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Read the excerpt from The Inheritors . EMIL: Guess you don't know much about the Espionage Act or you'd go and make a little friendly call on your uncle. When your case comes to trial—and Judge Lenon may be on the bench—( whistles ) He's one fiend for Americanism. What best describes the effect of the word fiend in this excerpt?

A
It develops the conflict by establishing the fact that Judge Lenon is unforgiving when he feels that someone has been unpatriotic.
B
It characterizes Judge Lenon as a corrupt judge who does not care to serve justice.
C
It establishes the time period in which the story occurred by using language that is not typically used in today’s society.
D
It enhances the theme of the story by suggesting that it is nearly impossible to receive a fair trial during this time period.
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In Glaspell’s The Inheritors , which quotation best supports the feminist theme that women often feel a desire to control their own fate?

A
MADELINE: He got this letter out to me—written on this scrap of paper. . . . He's in what they call 'the hold', father—a punishment cell.
B
MADELINE: I do like good times. So does Fred Jordan like good times.
C
MADELINE: I do know what it means, but it means not being a coward.
D
MADELINE: I think I'm an American. And for that reason I think I have something to say about America.
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According to the article "Introduction to Modern Drama Study," which of the following best explains why more women began to emerge as playwrights in the 1960s?

A
Women began to realize that they could take control of their lives and choose how they wanted to live.
B
Women became frustrated with the roles they were being forced to play and chose instead to rebel.
C
Women discovered a real passion for the stage and decided to use it to make a statement about their inferiority.
D
Women decided that men should not be the only ones to achieve financial success and began to pursue careers.
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In The Chaste Adventures of Joseph: A Comedy , the garden outside the Potiphar’s home symbolizes growth and natural beauty, and it highlights the

A
warm and kind feelings that Asenath has for Joseph.
B
tense and rigid atmosphere inside the Potiphar’s home.
C
carefree and playful atmosphere inside the Potiphar’s home.
D
rage that Mrs. Potiphar feels toward Asenath.

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