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Which most supports the fact that Trifles is written in a realistic style?

The characters are portrayed as in real life.

The audience is actually involved in the play.

The setting is presented in an unusual way.

The characters are formal and exaggerated.

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Which is a trait of participatory drama?

The storyline is sentimental with stereotypical characters.

The setting and characters are portrayed as in real life.

The audience itself is involved in the play in some way.

The actors recite lines before an audience with no setting.

Which sentence is written correctly?

Maggie broke her leg, while jumping into the pool, and has to wear a cast for eight weeks.

Snow cones, a tasty treat, can be found in many delicious flavors.

The musicians, performed their hit songs, at the weekend concert.

Mike, has lost 40 pounds, because he started eating healthy and running each day.

Read the following scene from Trifles.MRS. HALE (stiffly). There’s a great deal of work to be done on a farm. COUNTY ATTORNEY. To be sure. And yet . . . (With a little bow to her.) . . . I know there are some Dickson county farmhouses which do not have such roller towels. (He gives it a pull to expose its full length again.) MRS. HALE. Those towels get dirty awful quick. Men’s hands aren’t always as clean as they might be. COUNTY ATTORNEY. Ah, loyal to your sex, I see. But you and Mrs. Wright were neighbors. I suppose you were friends, too. What is one possible disadvantage of hearing the characters’ voices as opposed to silently reading the scene?

It does not allow listeners to interpret each character through his or her tone.

It does not allow listeners to associate a voice with each of the characters.

It does not allow listeners to review or reread what each character has said.

It does not allow listeners to keep track of which character is speaking.

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles. MRS. HALE (abruptly moving toward her). Mrs. Peters?Which best describes the effect of the word “abruptly” in the excerpt?

The use of the word abruptly heightens the conflict by revealing to the reader that Mrs. Hale is becoming increasingly anxious.

The use of the word abruptly characterizes Mrs. Hale as someone who is aggressive and assertive by nature.

The use of the word abruptly quickens the plot by making it appear as though the characters in the play are rushed.

The use of the word abruptly adds to the mysterious mood in the scene as the reader is left to wonder why Mrs. Hale is upset.

A drama in which the characters and setting are presented in typical and real-world ways is known as

realistic.

melodrama.

participatory.

experimental.

Read the excerpt from the article "Mrs. Hossack's Parting Plea."It is universally believed at Indianola that if Mrs. Hossack did not murder her husband she knows who did.Which most supports the idea that the excerpt is an opinion?

It contains information and ideas that can be proven using objective evidence.

It contains a situation that has not actually occurred and is purely hypothetical.

It contains the word “universally,” which suggests a judgment has been made.

It contains the word “knows,” which suggests that the evidence can be proven.

Which stage direction from part one of Trifles most adds to the suspenseful tone?

MRS. PETERS (to the other woman).

MRS. HALE (shaking her head).

MRS. HALE. (She arranges the pans under sink which the Lawyer had shoved out of place.)

MRS. PETERS (starts to speak, glances up, where footsteps are heard in the room above. In a low voice.)

What is one advantage of reading a play as opposed to watching or listening to it?

Readers can actually view the characters’ costumes.

Readers can review scenes and dialogue.

Readers do not have to visualize characters.

Readers do not have to interpret stage directions.

Which sentence is written correctly?

My garden has green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.

My garden has—green peppers, carrots, and three different kinds of tomatoes.

My garden has green peppers carrots and three different kinds of tomatoes.

My garden has green peppers, carrots (and three different kinds of tomatoes).

Read the excerpt from part one of Trifles.SHERIFF. Nothing here but kitchen things. (The County Attorney, after again looking around the kitchen, opens the door of a cupboard closet. He gets up on a chair and looks on a shelf. Pulls his hand away, sticky.) COUNTY ATTORNEY. Here’s a nice mess. (The women draw nearer.) MRS. PETERS (to the other woman). Oh, her fruit; it did freeze. (To the Lawyer). She worried about that when it turned so cold. She said the fire’d go out and her jars would break.What do the underlined stage directions suggest about the women, Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters?

They are totally fascinated by what the County Attorney is saying.

They are being polite by attempting to move nearer to the speaker.

They share a bond as women and are instinctively curious.

They are attempting to hide something by distracting the speaker.

Read the introduction and first paragraph of an essay about energy sources.(1) The nation's energy use is largely dependent on fossil fuels. (2) These fuels are nonrenewable resources, and they cause pollution. (3) We cannot continue our reliance on a fuel that will eventually run out. (4) Thus, we must find other ways to sustain our energy demands. (5) Pursuing alternative fuel sources is the key to solving our energy crisis.(6) Through different technologies, such as solar cells, scientists have learned to use the sun’s radiation to create electricity. (7) Currently, about 1 percent of energy in the United States is produced by the sun, and solar energy has the potential to become a more widely used energy source. (8) Solar energy is both inexhaustible and clean. (9) The major limit to this alternative source is that equipment is expensive. (10) Developing a cost-effective way to harness the power of the sun will be a significant development in solving our energy crisis. Which sentence references a counterclaim against the use of solar energy?

sentence 3

sentence 7

sentence 8

sentence 9

In part two of Trifles, which of the following images most reinforces the theme of loneliness that exists throughout the play?

the hollow in which the Wright home sat

the box in which the dead bird was found

the partially messy table in the kitchen

the broken hinge on the door of the birdcage

Read the excerpt from The Little Foxes.REGINA. (to BEN) Horace would like to talk to you now.HORACE. Horace would not like to talk to you now. I am very tired, Regina—REGINA. (comes to him) Please. You’ve said we’ll try our best with each other. I’ll try. Really, I will. Please do this for me now. You will see what I’ve done while you’ve been away. How I watched your interests. (Laughs gaily) And I’ve done very well too. But things can’t be delayed any longer. Everything must be settled this week— (HORACE sits down. BEN enters. OSCAR has stayed in the dining room, his head turned to watch them. LEO is pretending to read the newspaper) Now you must tell Horace all about it. Only be quick because he is very tired and must go to bed. (HORACE is looking up at her. His face hardens as she speaks) But I think your news will be better for him than all the medicine in the world. BEN. (looking at HORACE) It could wait. Horace may not feel like talking today. REGINA. What an old faker you are! You know it can’t wait. You know it must be finished this week. You’ve been just as anxious for Horace to get here as I’ve been.What does this excerpt emphasize about the character of Regina?

her dismissive attitude toward her husband

her anger toward her husband about his past decisions

her desire to be a traditional wife for her husband

her innate belief that she is inferior to her husband

Read the excerpt from The Little Foxes.REGINA (to BEN, triumphantly) Exactly. (To HORACE) So I did a little bargaining for you and convinced my brothers they weren’t the only Hubbards who had a business sense.HORACE. Did you have to convince them of that? How little people know about each other! (Laughs) But you’ll know better about Regina next time, eh, Ben? (BEN, REGINA, HORACE laugh together. OSCAR’S face is angry) Now let’s see. We’re getting a bigger share. (Looking at OSCAR) Who’s getting less?Which of the following themes does this reinforce?

Women are often pressured to conform to roles set by society.

Women are commonly underestimated by those within society.

Women suffer injustices and abuses in male-dominated societies.

Women artists frequently face difficult paths when pursuing careers.

Read the following scene from The Little Foxes.BEN. (very jovial) I suppose I have been. And why not? Horace has done Hubbard Sons many a good turn. Why shouldn’t I be anxious to help him now?REGINA. (laughs) Help him! Help him when you need him, that’s what you mean.BEN. What a woman you married, Horace. (Laughs awkwardly when HORACE does not answer) Well, then I’ll make it quick. You know what I’ve been telling you for years. How I’ve always said that every one of us little Southern businessmen had great things—(Extends his arm)—right beyond our finger tips. It’s been my dream: my dream to make those fingers grow longer: I’m a lucky man, Horace, a lucky man. To dream and to live to get what you’ve dreamed of. That’s my idea of a lucky man. (Looks at his fingers as his arm drops slowly) For thirty years I’ve cried bring the cotton mills to the cotton. (HORACE opens medicine bottle). Well, finally I got up nerve to go to Marshall Company in Chicago.What would be similar about a stage and a film interpretation of this scene?

Viewers would have to infer the emotions and motivations of Ben and Regina.

Viewers would have to envision the physical descriptions of Ben and Regina.

Viewers would have to imagine the few props being used by Ben and Regina.

Viewers would have to visualize the actions and movements of Ben and Regina.

Which best describes the style of The Little Foxes?

realistic

stylized

participatory

experimental

Which piece of dialogue from The Chaste Adventures of Joseph: A Comedy most reveals Madam Potiphar’s motives for wanting her husband to replace his secretary, Joseph?

MADAM POTIPHAR. (coming in) Oh, this is nothing—merely the room of one of the slaves.

MADAM POTIPHAR. (ironically) Send for Joseph? It would be useless. Joseph has affairs of his own on hand, always.

MADAM POTIPHAR. Yes—"Joseph." An ugly, foreign-sounding name, don't you think?

MADAM POTIPHAR. (looking amusedly after her) Silly little thing! (She stands there thinking.)There's no doubt of it! Joseph did come from Heliopolis last year.

Which of the following most supports the fact that The Chaste Adventures of Joseph: A Comedy is written in an experimental style?

The audience is actively and randomly involved in the play.

The author uses language that is unusual for the time period.

The setting and characters are presented in unusual ways.

The actors read lines before an audience with no setting.

Read the following scene from The Chaste Adventures of Joseph: A Comedy.THE LADY. Such a lovely house, Madam Potiphar!—But what is this quiet room? Your husband's study? MADAM POTIPHAR. (coming in) Oh, this is nothing—merely the room of one of the slaves. Come, dear Cousin Asenath, and I will show you the garden. The pomegranates are just beginning to blossom. ASENATH. The room of a slave? Indeed! He seems to be an educated person! How would a stage interpretation differ from an audio production of this scene?

Viewers would have to imagine the different sound effects associated with this scene.

Viewers would not have to infer the emotions or motivations of the characters associated with this scene.

Viewers would have to interpret the various stage directions associated with this scene.

Viewers would not have to visualize the setting or the background associated with this scene.

In The Chaste Adventures of Joseph: A Comedy, the garden outside the Potiphar’s home symbolizes growth and natural beauty, and it highlights the

tense and rigid atmosphere inside the Potiphar’s home.

carefree and playful atmosphere inside the Potiphar’s home.

rage that Mrs. Potiphar feels toward Asenath.

warm and kind feelings that Asenath has for Joseph.

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?

It establishes the time period in which the story occurred by using language that is not typically used in today’s society.

It develops the conflict by establishing the fact that Judge Lenon is unforgiving when he feels that someone has been unpatriotic.

It enhances the theme of the story by suggesting that it is nearly impossible to receive a fair trial during this time period.

It characterizes Judge Lenon as a corrupt judge who does not care to serve justice.

In Glaspell’s The Inheritors, which quotation most supports the feminist theme that women often feel a desire to control their own fate?

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.

MADELINE: I do like good times. So does Fred Jordan like good times.

MADELINE: I do know what it means, but it means not being a coward.

MADELINE: I think I'm an American. And for that reason I think I have something to say about America.

Read the following scene from The Inheritors.FRED JORDAN'S cell. Slowly, at the end left unchalked, as for a door, she goes in. Her hand goes up as against a wall; looks at her other hand, sees it is out too far, brings it in, giving herself the width of the cell. Walks its length, halts, looks up.) And one window—too high up to see out. (In the moment she stands there, she is in that cell; she is all the people who are in those cells. EMIL JOHNSON [who works at the courthouse], appears from outside.)MADELINE: (stepping out of the cell door, and around it) Hello, Emil.EMIL: How are you, Madeline? How do, Mr Morton. (IRA barely nods and does not turn... EMIL turns back to MADELINE) Well, I'm just from the courthouse. Looks like you and I might take a ride together, Madeline. You come before the Commissioner at four.A possible disadvantage to watching this scene, as opposed to reading it silently, is that viewers are

required to conceptualize the setting of the jailhouse.

required to interpret movements in absence of stage directions.

required to imagine the appearance of the characters.

required to visualize the props used within the scene.

Read the excerpt from Section 2 of the Espionage Act, which was enacted by the Congress of the United States on June 15, 1917.Section 2Whoever, with intent or reason to believe that it is to be used to the injury or the United States or to the advantage of a foreign nation, communicated, delivers, or transmits, or attempts to, or aids, or induces another to, communicate, deliver or transmit, to any foreign government, or to any faction or party or military or naval force within a foreign country, whether recognized or unrecognized by the United States, or to any representative, officer, agent, employee, subject, or citizen thereof, either directly or indirectly and document, writing, code book, signal book, sketch, photograph, photographic negative, blue print, plan, map, model, note, instrument, appliance, or information relating to the national defence, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than twenty years.How does this excerpt relate to the plot of the The Inheritors?

It creates a shift in the mood, which was initially lighthearted, to one that is somber and tense.

It characterizes Emil, who is the first to mention the act, as one who exaggerates and worries unnecessarily.

It establishes the setting by referring to acts of espionage that were only committed during certain periods in history.

It strengthens the conflict by revealing the severity of the punishments that one convicted of spying will face.

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