"The Dinner Party"

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What is a Naturalist?

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A person who studies living things by observing them directly.

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What is the theme of 'The Dinner Party'?

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One should not stereotype a group as being/acting one way.

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What information is provided in the exposition of 'The Dinner Party'?

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Setting: India, dinner party; Characters: Colonel official, wife, many gov’t officials; Conflict: Who is more courageous… men or women?

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What event occurs in the rising action of 'The Dinner Party'?

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The young boy, servant, gets a bowl of milk and places it outside.

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How is the American naturalist characterized?

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The American is observant and clever, noticing the hostess’ face and requesting guests to remain still.

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What is the setting of 'The Dinner Party'?

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The story is set in India during a large dinner party.

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Who are the main characters in 'The Dinner Party'?

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Colonel official, his wife, many government officials, and an American naturalist.

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What is the main conflict in 'The Dinner Party'?

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The conflict revolves around the question of who is more courageous, men or women.

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What does the American naturalist do during the dinner party?

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He remains observant and later requests that all guests remain still.

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What does the young boy do in the story?

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He gets a bowl of milk and places it outside.