Quiz on Language use in 'Rainbow's End'

Which character in 'Rainbow's End' do you most sympathise with?

• Nan Dear

• Gladys Banks

• Dolly Banks

• Errol Fisher

What does the characters' language often reveal about them?

• Their hobbies and interests

• Their gender, race, and class

• Their favorite books

• Their future goals

How is the voice of the playwright (Harrison) conveyed?

• Through the setting of the play

• Through the characters' language

• Through the costumes used

• Through the background music

What does the playwright's language reveal?

• Her favorite colors

• Her values

• Her travel experiences

• Her educational background

What role does Gladys Banks play in the context of Indigenous Australians?

• A) She is a passive observer.

• B) She becomes the militant or political voice of ordinary Indigenous Australians.

• C) She is indifferent to political issues.

• D) She supports white politicians' actions.

How does Dolly (Dolores) Banks affirm (or assert) her Indigenous heritage?

• A) By using formal English.

• B) By avoiding discussions on racial discrimination.

• C) By using Indigenous language and a 'blackfella accent'.

• D) By adopting white Australian customs.

What does Nan Dear's colloquial speech reveal about her?

• A) Her high level of education.

• B) Her middle-class status.

• C) Her lack of education and lower-class status.

• D) Her formal and reserved nature.

What does Errol Fisher's awkward and halting language indicate?

• A) His confidence and security.

• B) His nervousness and insecurity.

• C) His formal and polished speech.

• D) His awareness of politically-loaded language.

How is the Queen's language described in relation to First Nations people?

• A) Inclusive and understanding.

• B) Informal and friendly.

• C) Non-inclusive and reflective of white Australian attitudes.

• D) Supportive and encouraging.

What does the term "stage directions" refer to in a play?

• The dialogue spoken by the characters

• The instructions indicating the description of characters, setting, and movement

• The background music used in the play

• The costumes worn by the actors