Eugene O'Neill Quizizz

Who is known as the 'father of American theater'?

• Tennessee Williams

• Eugene O'Neill

• Samuel Beckett

• Arthur Miller

Answer explanation

Eugene O'Neill is known as the 'father of American theater', making him the correct choice for this question.

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What was Eugene O'Neill's goal for his audience?

• To entertain with light and frothy plays

• To leave the theatre feeling exultant from seeing struggle on stage

• To focus solely on the story and situation, not the characters

• To promote melodrama

Answer explanation

Eugene O'Neill's goal for his audience was to leave the theatre feeling exultant from seeing struggle on stage.

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In what year was Eugene O'Neill born?

• 1890

• 1888

• 1875

• 1900

Answer explanation

Eugene O'Neill was born in 1888, making the correct answer choice 1888.

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How many Pulitzer Prizes was Eugene O'Neill awarded?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Two

Answer explanation

Eugene O'Neill was awarded four Pulitzer Prizes, making the correct answer choice 'Four'.

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What is the setting for 'Long Day's Journey Into Night'?

• A New York City hotel

• A summer home

• A Broadway theater

• A sanatorium

Answer explanation

The correct setting for 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' is a summer home, not a New York City hotel, Broadway theater, or sanatorium.

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What major theme does 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' explore?

• The pursuit of the American Dream

• The impact of addiction on a family

• The glamour of Broadway

• The excitement of vaudeville

Answer explanation

The major theme explored in 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' is the impact of addiction on a family, not the pursuit of the American Dream, the glamour of Broadway, or the excitement of vaudeville.

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What unique element did Eugene O'Neill introduce to American theater?

• Vaudeville

• Shakespearean plays

• Melodrama

• Realism

Answer explanation

Eugene O'Neill introduced Realism to American theater, focusing on depicting everyday life and characters in a truthful manner, setting his work apart from melodrama, vaudeville, and Shakespearean plays.

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What did Eugene O'Neill use masks for in his plays?

• To portray different characters

• To reveal characters' true thoughts

• As an unusual technique in contemporary drama

• To entertain the audience with animal tricks

Answer explanation

Eugene O'Neill used masks as an unusual technique in contemporary drama, not for portraying different characters or revealing true thoughts.

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What year did Eugene O'Neill pass away?

• 1953

• 1962

• 1960

• 1950

Answer explanation

Eugene O'Neill passed away in 1953, making the correct answer choice 1953.

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What is a major metaphor used in 'Long Day's Journey Into Night'?

• The sea

• A bookshelf

• A Broadway marquee

• Fog

Answer explanation

The major metaphor used in 'Long Day's Journey Into Night' is fog, symbolizing confusion, obscurity, and the characters' inability to see clearly.

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