Literature and Drama Quiz

What does literature often reflect about human nature?

• The strength of human intelligence

• The vulnerability of the human mind and consequences of choices

• The ability to predict the future

• The importance of scientific discoveries

What can literature help people do when faced with wrong choices?

• Ignore their mistakes

• Accept mistakes and make wiser decisions

• Blame others for their failures

• Avoid learning from the past

What is a key characteristic of a one-act play?

• It must have multiple subplots

• It should take place in multiple locations

• It happens in a single location within a limited time

• It always has a happy ending

Why are some short stories adapted into one-act plays?

• They are easier to memorize

• Their narratives fit within the structure of a one-act play

• They are always more exciting than novels

• They have multiple plots

Which short story from W.W. Jacobs' collection The Lady of the Barge was adapted into a play?

• The Necklace

• The Monkey’s Paw

• The Lottery

• The Tell-Tale Heart

What does the Unity of Action mean in drama?

• The play should focus on one main event or conflict

• The play should have multiple stories happening at once

• The setting should change frequently

• The play must take place over many years

Which of the following is NOT part of the Aristotelian Unities?

• Unity of Action

• Unity of Space

• Unity of Emotion

• Unity of Time

What is foreshadowing?

• A type of story where the ending is revealed first

• A literary device that gives clues about future events

• A summary of a story’s main conflict

• A method of explaining the background of a character

What is an example of explicit foreshadowing?

• A storm appearing before a tragic event

• A character stating that something bad will happen

• A character feeling nervous without reason

• A sudden loud noise in the background

In The Monkey’s Paw, what does Morris’ solemn statement about the paw suggest?

• It is a harmless object

• It has supernatural and dangerous powers

• It will bring happiness to the owner

• It is made of gold