8. What is the effect of this exposition in the play?

Question

A) It describes how the events of the play got more complicated.
B) It describes the daily life of a main character.
C) It gives background information about one of the characters.
D) It introduces a conflict that must be resolved.

9. How does repetition affect the structure of the play?
A) Repeated rhythms in drums and dance suggest a single unified heartbeat.
B) Repeated dates (1634, 1847, 1863) call attention to the scope of the nation’s history.
C) Repeated lines (“I am American”) and devices (pantomime) reinforce the similarities between stories.
D) Repeated silent entrances and exits indicate that many conflicts go unresolved.

10. Select “Yes” or “No” to show whether each statement explains how the use of soliloquy—rather than monologue—enhances this dramatic text.
Yes No
A) allows GRETCHEN to reveal that she sees herself as an American
B) frees GRETCHEN from the fear of being judged by others for her thoughts
C) gives GRETCHEN the chance to change what another character thinks
D) allows GRETCHEN to speak in as much detail as she wishes about her experience in America

11. What is the most likely reason that Rebecca begs to be allowed to stay during General Howe’s meeting?
A) She wants to demonstrate her loyalty to the British.
B) She wants to learn more of the British army’s plans.
C) She wants to influence General Howe not to attack.
D) She wants to help the British by making them comfortable.

Answer 1

Here are the answers based on the context provided:

8. What is the effect of this exposition in the play? C) It gives background information about one of the characters.

9. How does repetition affect the structure of the play? C) Repeated lines (“I am American”) and devices (pantomime) reinforce the similarities between stories.

10. Select “Yes” or “No” to show whether each statement explains how the use of soliloquy—rather than monologue—enhances this dramatic text. A) Yes
B) Yes
C) No
D) Yes

11. What is the most likely reason that Rebecca begs to be allowed to stay during General Howe’s meeting? B) She wants to learn more of the British army’s plans.