"Sorry, Wrong Number" Test

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32 questions
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How is drama different from other kinds of fiction?

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What is the primary purpose of drama?

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Which of the following elements are unique to drama?

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What is the difference between dialogue and monologue?

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Why does a playwright include stage directions in a script?

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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!

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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.

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Which type of drama element is this?

LARRY [to audience]: Did you see that? Stella refuses to speak to me!

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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 . . . .

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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.

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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 . . .

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Which element of fiction is being described?

The beach was warm and breezy; perfect for flying kites.

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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.

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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.

Answer questions 15-25 based on the drama "Sorry, Wrong Number".
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Which statement best describes the main conflict in the play?

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Which element shows that this is a drama?

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In lines 28–29, Mrs. Stevenson is described as “a querulous, self-centered neurotic.” What effect does her character have on the plot?

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What evidence supports the inference that the “client” is Mrs. Stevenson's husband?

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Why does the author include the scene between Sergeant Duffy and the Lunch Counter Attendant?

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When the stage directions say that Duffy “double-takes” (line 334), it means that he is

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What effect does the dialogue between Mrs. Stevenson and the 3rd Operator have (lines 582–632)?

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How does Mrs. Stevenson react after hearing her husband's telegram?

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Which line first suggests that Mrs. Stevenson might be the intended victim?”

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What is the effect of George's line, “Sorry, wrong number” at the end of the play?

Read pages 35-36 in your close reader to answer the following questions.
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Scrooge is the only character who speaks in the scene. What effect do Scrooge's repeated questions achieve?

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Which line from the text best supports the previous text?

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Which detail best shows that the spirit is affected by what Scrooge said?

Read pages 37-39 in your close reader to answer the following questions.
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What do the stage directions reveal about FUTURE in lines 11-18?

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According to the script, why does FUTURE stop pointing at the grave?

Read pages 40-42 in your close reader to answer the following questions.
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What is the purpose of the yellow text boxes in the graphic?

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What is the purpose of the white text bubbles in the graphic?

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What do the illustrations of Scrooge's facial expressions in the graphic best show?