Thornton Wilder and 'Our Town'

Thornton Wilder and 'Our Town'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video discusses Thornton Wilder's play 'Our Town', highlighting its themes of community and shared humanity. It explores the fictional setting of Grover's Corners and the lives of its residents, emphasizing the play's universal appeal and its meta-theatrical nature. The current production, directed by Beth Lopes, features a diverse cast and creative team, aiming to remind audiences to appreciate life's moments.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was Thornton Wilder born?

April 17, 1897

May 5, 1900

June 10, 1885

July 20, 1890

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Pulitzer Prizes did Thornton Wilder win?

Four

Three

Two

One

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the setting of 'Our Town'?

Grover's Corners, New Hampshire

Springfield, Illinois

Bedford Falls, New York

Maycomb, Alabama

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two families are central to the story of 'Our Town'?

The Smiths and the Johnsons

The Taylors and the Martins

The Browns and the Whites

The Webs and the Gibbs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major theme of 'Our Town'?

The quest for knowledge

The struggle for power

The importance of community

The pursuit of wealth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'Our Town' invite the audience to do?

Critique the characters

Reflect on their own lives

Focus on the set design

Analyze the dialogue

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the play's title, 'Our Town'?

It symbolizes any community

It refers to a real town

It is the name of a character

It is a random choice

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