WorksheetsDrama: A Night Out Quiz
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
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Who is the main character in "A Night Out"?
Jeff White
Towers Chandler
Marian
Mrs Black
How much does Chandler save each week for his "night out"?
50 cents
$1
$5
$10
Where does Chandler usually spend his "night out"?
At the theatre
In a restaurant, dressed like a rich man
At Marian's house
At his landlady's party
Which character reprimands Marian for being late?
Sissie
Mrs Black
Jeff White
Chandler
Which of the following themes is central to the play?
Love and betrayal
Appearances versus reality
War and peace
Friendship and loyalty
Why does Marian lose interest in Chandler?
He is rude to her
He pretends to be idle and wealthy
He forgets her name
He insults her family
Who is Chandler's landlady?
Marian
Mrs Black
Sissie
Miss Marian
What does Marian actually value in a man?
Good looks only
Money and idle life
Purposeful work and honesty
Social connections
Which city is the play set in?
Chicago
New York City
London
Boston
What social background is contrasted in the play?
Working-class vs Upper-class
Men vs Women
Young vs Old
Rural vs Urban
What lesson does Chandler learn by the end?
That saving money is foolish
That dishonesty leads to regret
That Marian is not trustworthy
That Jeff betrayed him
Who makes fun of Chandler's habit of saving for his night out?
Marian
Jeff White
Mrs Black
Sissie
Which of these is NOT a setting in the play?
A fancy restaurant
A boarding house doorway
Marian's bedroom
A train station
Which moral value is highlighted in the play?
Honesty
Greed
Revenge
Betrayal
What is the climax of the play?
Chandler saves $1 for his night out
Marian hurts her foot on the street
Marian reveals she prefers a man who works
Jeff jokes about Chandler
Does Chandler come from a wealthy family?
Is Marian truly poor?
Does Chandler tell the truth about his life to Marian?
Is Mrs Black Chandler's friend or his landlady?
Does Marian admire idleness and wealth?
Is Jeff White supportive or mocking of Chandler's saving habit?
Does the play take place in rural America?
Is Marian impressed by Chandler's act of pretending to be rich?
Does Chandler regret lying to Marian?
Does Marian eventually choose to accept Chandler?
Why do you think O. Henry chose to portray Marian as wealthy but dressed simply?
If Chandler had been honest about his working-class background, how might the ending have been different?
What does Chandler's habit of saving for luxury nights say about his dreams and insecurities?
Compare Marian's and Chandler's views on wealth. What do they reveal about their characters?
What lesson can modern readers learn from Chandler's mistake?
