Modern drama

In which culture can we find the roots of drama?

• British

• Russian

• Greek

• Alien

Which words or feelings best describes catharsis?

• lethargy, stagnation

• excitement, enthusiasm

• fatigue, exhaustion

• orgasm, relief

Which of the following is not usually present in early drama?

• hero

• stock characters

• sacrifice

• chorus

Which of the following is a typical element of modern drama?

• disruption of order

• climax

• solution

• dramatic blind spot

When was the boom of modern American drama?

• 16th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

Who is considered to be the father of American drama?

• Edward Albee

• Eugene O'Neill

• Tennessee Williams

• Arthur Miller

In what way was modern American drama revolutionary?

• always dealt with religious themes

• never dealt with religious themes

• always included some social criticism

• always got adapted into films in Hollywood

Who was the only American playwright to ever receive a Nobel Prize for Literature?

• Edward Albee

• Tennessee Williams

• Arthur Miller

• Eugene O'Neill

Which of the following received a Nobel Prize of Literature?

• Edward Albee

• Tennessee Williams

• George Bernard Shaw

Which of the following authors was of Irish origins?

• Tennessee Williams

• Edward Albee

• George Bernard Shaw