SS: The Dead Rising Oct 2019

Which of the following best describe the play's structure?

• The first scene is a flashback, set in an earlier time than the rest of the scenes.

• The scenes are in chronological order.

• Scenes alternate between the past and the present.

• The scenes take place in several different cities.

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Which best describes the mood of scene 6?

• disturbing

• sad

• exciting

• peaceful

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Which lines best help create to create a disturbing mood in scene 6? Choose TWO answers.

• Townspeople: Cut open the heart!

• SD2: The light of their candles reveals the names on the tombstones that mark the two now-empty graves: Mary E. Brown and Mary O. Brown -- Mercy's mom and sister.

• SD1: The townspeople light a fire on a nearby stone and drop the heart and liver into the flames.

• The townspeople watch until the fire dies out.

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At the end of scene 4, how does Edwin feel about the "remedy" his father's guests have suggested? How does George feel?

• Edwin seems cautiously hopeful (he doesn't like the idea but anything is worth a try) and so does his father.

• Edwin seems cautiously hopeful (he doesn't like the idea but anything is worth a try) but George is more offended and disturbed by the idea.

• Edwin seems quite fearful about the remedy but George is encouraged with the hope that the remedy is worth the risk.

• Edwin is surprised and horrified yet George is relieved that his guests have suggested a remedy.

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What is the definition of decomposition as it is used on page 16?

• the presence of supernatural beings

• the spread of disease

• the process of decaying, rotting, or breaking down

• the loss of a loved one

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The main purpose of Scene 3 is to

• reveal where Mercy is buried.

• inform readers that Edwin is sick.

• explain why Lena is so frustrated.

• provide background information about TB.

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In the primary document on page 15 (The Providence Sunday Journal), which word best describes the author's tone, or attitude?

• amused

• judgmental

• admiring

• sympathetic

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What do the captions contribute to the play?

• Suspense to the reader about the people of Exeter

• additional information about the time period and tuberculosis

• additional information that explains the actions of the people

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How do the scenes that take place in 2019 help you understand the story of Mercy Brown? Choose TWO answers.

• When you see the 1892 events through the eyes of present-day teenagers, it highlights how helpless the people of Exeter were to understand what was happening to them.

• The modern-day characters also provide additional information about the events of the past.

• When you see the 1892 events through the eyes of present-day teenagers, it highlights how silly the people were to make up answers when they didn't understand something.

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At the end of Scene 9, Lena disappears. Where does she go?

• You can infer that Lena (really Mercy Brown) has returned to her grave or simply vanished because she is a ghost.

• You can infer that Lena (really Mercy Brown) has fled the scene because she did not want to be caught by Jacob, Sophia, and Ethan.

• You can infer that Lena (really Mercy Brown) left to go trick-or-treating.

• You can infer that Lena (really Mercy Brown) disappears to wander the graveyard in search of her bracelet.

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