Answer questions 15-25 based on the drama "Sorry, Wrong Number".
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Question 16
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Question 17
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Question 18
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Question 19
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Question 20
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Question 21
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Question 23
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Question 24
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Read pages 35-36 in your close reader to answer the following questions.
Question 25
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Question 26
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Question 27
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Read pages 37-39 in your close reader to answer the following questions.
Question 28
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Question 29
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Read pages 40-42 in your close reader to answer the following questions.
Question 30
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Question 31
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Question 32
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How is drama different from other kinds of fiction?
Drama can have only one setting. Other kinds of fiction can have many settings.
Drama has a plot. Other kinds of fiction use monologues instead of plots.
Drama has more characters than other kinds of fiction.
Drama is written to be performed by actors for an audience.
What is the primary purpose of drama?
to help readers visualize the text
to tell a compelling story
to allow actors to perform in front of a live audience
to tell stories from the past
Which of the following elements are unique to drama?
characters, stage directions, scenes
conflict, setting, characters
stage directions, scenes, monologue
dialogue, plot, setting
What is the difference between dialogue and monologue?
Dialogue is conversation between two or more characters. In a monologue, one character speaks alone.
Monologue is conversation between two characters. Dialogue is conversation between three or more characters.
Dialogue is conversation between two or more characters. Monologues appear only in novels.
Dialogue is conversation between only two characters. In a monologue, one character speaks alone.
Why does a playwright include stage directions in a script?
to provide information about the time period in which a play is set
to provide information about how the dialogue in a play should be spoken
to provide information about how the play should look to the audience
to provide information about the setting, characters, dialogue, and appearance of a play
What type of on-stage speech is this?
TIANA: Hey, did you get the job at the clothing store?
BETTE: I'll find out tomorrow.
KIT: If you get the job, will you get a discount on your own purchases?
BETTE: Yes! Twenty percent off!
dialogue
monologue
soliloquy
aside
Which type of on-stage speech is this?
JAMIE: Goodbye, Daniel.
(Jamie exits.)
DANIEL (to himself): Man, I am so glad he's gone! Sometimes it's just so hard to be around Jamie. It's like he doesn't understand that other people have feelings, too. I really want to talk to him about this, but I'm afraid of what he'll say. I don't know what to do.
dialogue
monologue
soliloquy
aside
Which type of drama element is this?
LARRY[to audience]: Did you see that? Stella refuses to speak to me!
aside
monologue
soliloquy
scene
Which type of drama element is this?
MARIA [alone on stage]: How can I be such a coward! I am so ashamed of myself. I deserve to lose Henry's love . . . .
aside
monologue
soliloquy
scene
Which type of drama element is this?
Scene 1: The school lunchroom. Two teenagers are walking by the salad bar. They are talking to each other.
aside
monologue
soliloquy
scene
Which type of drama element is this?
LEE:[pacing while SAM stares in silence]: I have finally found it. After all these years, I have found eternal youth. I will be rich! And young again! Youth, sweet youth . . .
aside
monologue
soliloquy
scene
Which element of fiction is being described?
The beach was warm and breezy; perfect for flying kites.
setting
character
dialogue
plot
Which element of fiction is being described?
Jared: I really want to join the team, but I don't know if I'm good enough.
Steve: I know. I'm worried, too, but I'm still going to try out.
setting
character
dialogue
plot
Which element of fiction is being described?
Terri was furious. She'd planned out her whole summer. But now she had to get a job.
setting
character
dialogue
plot
Which statement best describes the main conflict in the play?
Mrs. Stevenson is trying to call her husband's office, but the line is busy.
Mrs. Stevenson has overheard a murder plot, but she can't get anyone to do anything about it.
Mrs. Stevenson is expecting her husband to come home, but he has gone away on a business trip.
Mrs. Stevenson wants to hire a nurse, but the hospital won't send one without a doctor's order.
Which element shows that this is a drama?
problem or conflict
setting
stage directions
major characters
In lines 28–29, Mrs. Stevenson is described as “a querulous, self-centered neurotic.” What effect does her character have on the plot?
It makes others less likely to take her seriously.
It is the reason behind the plan to murder her.
It is the reason why her husband is working late.
It makes others try especially hard to help her.
What evidence supports the inference that the “client” is Mrs. Stevenson's husband?
He knew that the coast would be clear that night.
He wants to be sure that the lights are out.
He said that a knife would be okay.
He wants to make the murder look like a robbery.
Why does the author include the scene between Sergeant Duffy and the Lunch Counter Attendant?
to increase the tension.
to add humor.
to advance the plot.
to develop character.
When the stage directions say that Duffy “double-takes” (line 334), it means that he is
angry
surprised
afraid
unconcerned
What effect does the dialogue between Mrs. Stevenson and the 3rd Operator have (lines 582–632)?
It soothes Mrs. Stevenson's feelings.
It increases Mrs. Stevenson's frustration.
It helps resolve the main conflict.
It creates a new conflict in the plot.
How does Mrs. Stevenson react after hearing her husband's telegram?
She remains calm.
She screams at Western Union.
She bursts into tears.
She calls the police.
Which line first suggests that Mrs. Stevenson might be the intended victim?”
“It was a perfectly definite murder. I heard their plans distinctly.”
“Well, it's unnerved me dreadfully—and I'm not well.”
“That's near a bridge. . . And we have a private patrolman on our street.”
“Second Avenue is a very long street, ma'am. “
What is the effect of George's line, “Sorry, wrong number” at the end of the play?
Duffy thinks that nothing important has happened.
The reason for the murder is revealed.
Duffy decides to investigate what has happened.
The Operator decides to trace the call.
Scrooge is the only character who speaks in the scene. What effect do Scrooge's repeated questions achieve?
They show his desparation, fear, and willingness to change.
They show his confusion and sadness.
They show his irritation at none of his questions being answered.
They show his annoyance and surprise at the disappearing ghost.
Which line from the text best supports the previous text?
"Tell me what man that was, with the covered face, whom we saw lying dead?'
"Are these the shadows of the things that will be, or are they shadows of the things that may be only?"
"Spirit! hear me! I am not the man I was...Assure me that I yet may change these shadows you have shown me, by an altered life."
"For the first time the kind hand faltered."
Which detail best shows that the spirit is affected by what Scrooge said?
"For the first time the kind hand faltered."
"I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year."
"...he saw an alteration in the phantom's hood and dress."
"The spirit was immovable as ever"
What do the stage directions reveal about FUTURE in lines 11-18?
Marley appears in the light and points to the grave.
The gravestone reveals Scrooge's name and grows to ten feet high.
Future points to the grave without saying a word.
Choral music is heard and a light makes the gravestone glow.
According to the script, why does FUTURE stop pointing at the grave?
His hand got tired.
Scrooge made a desparate stab at grabbing FUTURE'S hand.
FUTURE has a good nature and pities Scrooge after Scrooge pleads for another chance to change.
FUTURE disappears before from sight, as if only a dream.
What is the purpose of the yellow text boxes in the graphic?
To give details about the setting and characters.
To make it easier for readers to see the text box.
To show what the characters are saying.
To show the illustrations
What is the purpose of the white text bubbles in the graphic?
To give details about he setting and characters.
To make it easier for readers to see the text bubbles.
To show what the characters are saying.
To show the illustrations.
What do the illustrations of Scrooge's facial expressions in the graphic best show?