Drama Quiz

What is the setting of the drama?

• 1800s

• 1950s

• 2000s

• Future

Who is a new character in the drama?

• Framton Nuttel

• Gerald Fleming

• Vera

• Mrs. Egg

What does Mrs. Egg do in the scene?

• Serves tea

• Opens the window

True or False: The play takes place in the 1800s.

What is the biggest change from the original short story?

• The setting and time period

• Vera’s character

• Framton Nuttel’s personality

• The presence of a dog

How do stage directions contribute to the storytelling?

• They tell actors where to move.

• They help readers visualize the scene.

• They replace the need for dialogue.

• Both A and B.

What does Vera say to Mrs. Egg?

• She is visiting for the weekend.

• She is leaving soon.

How does the change in time period impact the believability of the story?

• It makes the story less believable.

• It adds realism and relatability.

• It does not change the story at all.

• It makes the story feel outdated.

Why might the playwright introduce Mrs. Egg?

• To make the play more comedic.

• To replace a missing character from the short story.

• To reveal additional details about Vera’s personality.

• To make the setting feel more realistic.

How would a modern movie adaptation of The Open Window differ from both the short story and the play? Support your answer with at least two reasons.