Plot-8th Grade

Plot

MARY

(Equally shocked, offended. She does have ink on her cheek

and hands because she has been writing.)

Which general? This general—if he is one—must think much of his own importance to

appear

without advance notice and with no regard for the business of others. General indeed!

(She is interrupted by the GENERAL at the door. CAROLINE
points, but at first, MARY keeps talking. ELIZA covers her

mouth and giggles.)

GENERAL

Yes, ma’am, General is what I am accustomed to be called. I am honored to make your

acquaintance.

MARY

I beg your pardon, General. I am a woman of simple means and simple manners. I did

believe that

the children were having their fun with me. And what is your business today, sir? Are you

commanding a new ship? Perhaps your ship requires a flag?

Multiple Choice

Read this line spoken by Mary in the passage. I am a woman of simple means and simple manners. What does Mary intend to accomplish with this line?

• A to make the general aware of her experience and education

• B to reveal that she believes she lacks the necessary skill to make the flag

• C to boast by saying that her modest background had not hindered her success

• D to use her humble origins to explain that she had not intended to be rude to the general

Multiple Choice

Read these lines from the passage.

Now, Caroline, I don’t see why that is necessary. Straight lines can be quite inspiring.

What do these lines most suggest about Mary?

• A She prefers geometric shapes.

• B She rarely departs from what is expected.

• C She frequently contradicts what others say.

• D She has a tendency to daydream about the future.

Multiple Choice

In Act 1, Scene 2, what purpose do Rebecca’s lines serve?

• A to give background information about Caroline

• B to reveal a surprising aspect of Caroline’s character

• C to create a barrier to the resolution of Mary’s inner conflict Caroline and Mary

• D to promote the resolution of the conflict between

Multiple Choice

Based on the dialogue in the passage, which is true of Caroline?

• A She is ambitious.

• B She is imaginative.

• C She studies diligently.

• D She welcomes adventure.

Multiple Choice

How is the main conflict in the passage resolved?

• A General Striker admires Caroline’s proposal.

• B Rebecca persuades Mary to consider Caroline’s wishes.

• C Caroline changes her mind and follows Mary’s directions.

• D Rebecca and Caroline decide to work on a different project.

Multiple Choice

Which of these most contributes to the resolution of the conflict in the passage?

• A Caroline’s wit

• B Mary’s cleverness

• C Rebecca’s wisdom

• D General Striker’s charm