Enid: shame and guilt | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

'Leave Taking' is a play. We are reading the script. The script is made up of scenes, dialogue and what other dramatic device?

• acts

• chapters

• actors

• stage directions

• couplets

Answer explanation

Pinnock's stage directions vary in length, but each are integral to understanding the characters and the unfolding drama.

How does scene two of 'Leave Taking' begin?

• Mai is visiting.

• The Pastor is visiting.

• Viv is studying.

• Del is studying.

• Enid is cleaning.

Answer explanation

The staging of the opening of this scene is very important. Whilst Enid cleans, Viv studies, despite her wish to help her mother. Enid's desires for Viv, and the sacrifices she is willing to make, are presented physically.

In scene four of 'Leave Taking', Viv enters the living room. What does she find there?

• Her mother in the dark.

• Her mother drinking.

• Brod drinking.

• Her sister creeping in after a late night.

• Her mother dancing.

Answer explanation

Pinnock signals that Enid is in distress: she is not a character we have seen drinking before. In this way, the aftermath of her mother's death is made apparent.

In scene six of 'Leave Taking', Enid asks Mai, "You ever wonder if it was worth it?". What is Enid talking about?

• having children

• migrating to England

• obeah

• leaving Jamaica

• marriage

Answer explanation

Enid's mother's death seems to have prompted Enid to reflect on her life in England and whether the better life she envisioned has actually come to fruition.

In Scene Six of 'Leave Taking', Enid consults Mai once more. What does she ask for support with?

• Viv's exam results

• contacting her mother

• protecting Del

• sleeping

• money

Answer explanation

This scene sees Enid's worry about Del, and pain about her mother's death, overwhelm Enid. She seeks Mai's advice, counsel and healing.

In scene six of 'Leave Taking', Pinnock includes stage directions to increase our understanding of Enid's pain, writing, Enid's mouth "opens in a soundless ___."

Answer explanation

Pinnock's dialogue helps us understand Enid's feelings, but these stage directions develop our understanding of her pain, rage and grief.