What is the definition of neurotic?

a person who fears a lot that it is unhealthy

clothing worn by an actor or actress

clothing worn for a stage performance

Select all that is true about stage directions:

written instructions for a play

a conversation between at least two people

a conversation between a lot of people

a conversation someone has with themselves

a conversation an adult has with a kid

a person telling the story, but is not in the action

a person telling the story, but is in the action

Select all that is true about a play:

does have plot elements, characters, setting, and themes like a novel or short story does

is performed live and onstage for an audience

is told through dialogue and actions

Identify the BEST text evidence to prove that Man and George are planning to murder Mrs. Stevenson:

"I’m all alone here in this house. My health is very poor—and I’ve been feeling so nervous all day—"

Select a true statement about an antagonist:

They stand in opposition to the main character

They are always the villain in the story

What was the significance of the Operator in the play and during the 1940's?

to connect people's phone lines when they made a call

to make sure the telephone booths worked at night

to send telegraphs from wives to their husband who left for war at the time

items on-stage that are used by actors/actresses

items people buy to decorate the stage

items people buy to decorate their homes

items on-stage that create a background

What is a flat in a play?

a piece of scenery on stage that makes it look like there is a background

items on-stage that are used by actors/actresses

a performer who is not speaking; usually in the background

"Sorry, Wrong Number" Test Review

Quiz

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English

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8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RL.8.3, RL.7.4, RI.7.1

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Anne M Phung

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28 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Identify a dialogue below from the exposition of the play:

"Operator? I've been dialing Murray Hill 4-0098 now...and the line is always busy."

"Oh— hello! What number is this, please?"

"How awful! How unspeakably—"

"We have heard from our client. He says the coast is clear for tonight."

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Identify the climax (highest point of tension) of the play:

"How awful! How unspeakably—"

"A knife will be okay. And remember—remove the rings and bracelets, and the jewelry in the bureau...[make] it look like a simple robbery."

"Make it quick. As little blood as possible. Our client does not wish to make her suffer long."

"At eleven fifteen a subway train crosses the bridge. It makes a noise in case her window is open and she should scream."

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

True or False: Mrs. Stevenson is a major character in this drama.

False

True

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Select the name of the minor characters in this play:

Mrs. Stevenson

Operator

the client

Mr. Stevenson

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Choose a quote from the play that best fits this mood: fussy

"FIRST MAN: Where are you now?"

"GEORGE: A knife okay, sir?"

"MRS. STEVENSON [shocked]: Oh— hello! What number is this, please?"

"MRS. STEVENSON [a querulous, self-centered neurotic]: Oh—dear! [Slams down receiver, dials OPERATOR.]"

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the definition of peripheral?

the edge

the center

the audience

the vision

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the definition of "predicting"?

Making an educated guess about what might happen in the future.

Making a random guess about what might happen in the future.

Making a decision that will affect what happens in the future.

Making a decision that will not affect what happens in the future.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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"Sorry, Wrong Number" Test Review

28 questions

Identify a dialogue below from the exposition of the play:

Identify the climax (highest point of tension) of the play:

True or False: Mrs. Stevenson is a major character in this drama.

Select the name of the minor characters in this play:

Choose a quote from the play that best fits this mood: fussy

What is the definition of peripheral?

What is the definition of "predicting"?

What is the definition of imperious?

What is the definition of neurotic?

What is the definition of "irritation"?

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