Read the following passage from the Prologue of “Make Believe” by A. A. Milne.

Question

ADA (at ROSEMARY’S shoulder). Oh, I say, she’s writing a play!

(Uproar and turmoil, as they all rush at ROSEMARY.)

{ THE BOYS. Coo! I say, shove me into it. What’s it about? Bet it’s awful rot. }

{ THE GIRLS. Oh, Rosemary! Am I in it? Do tell us about it. Is it for Christmas?}

ROSEMARY (in alarm). James, could you——?

JAMES (firmly). Quiet, there, quiet! Down, Master Dennis, down! Miss Gwendoline, if you wouldn’t mind—— (He picks her up and places her on the floor.) Thank you. (Order is restored.)

ROSEMARY. Thank you, James. . . . Yes, it’s a play for Christmas, and it is called “Make-Believe,” and that’s all I’m certain about yet, except that we’re all going to be in it.

BERTRAM. Then I vote we have a desert island——

DENNIS. And pirates——

HAROLD (gloatingly). Cannibals eating people—Oo!

CAROLINE (shocked). Harold! How would you like to be eaten by a cannibal?

DENNIS. Oh, chuck it! How would you like to be a cannibal and have nobody to eat? (CAROLINE is silent, never having thought of this before.)

ADA. Let it be a fairy-story, Rosemary, darling. It’s so much prettier.

ELSIE. With a lovely princess——

GWENDOLINE. And a humble woodcutter who marries her——

ISABEL (her only contribution). P’itty P’incess.

BERTRAM. Princesses are rot.

ELSIE (with spirit). So are pirates! (Deadlock.)

CAROLINE. I should like something about Father Christmas, and snow, and waits, and a lovely ball, and everybody getting nice presents and things.

DENNIS (selfishly, I’m afraid). Bags I all the presents.

(Of course, the others aren’t going to have that. They all say so together.)

ROSEMARY (above the turmoil). James, I must have silence.

JAMES. Silence, all!

ROSEMARY. Thank you. . . . You will be interested to hear that I have decided to have a Fairy Story and a Desert Island and a Father Christmas.

ALL. Good! (Or words to that effect)

Answer 1

The passage from the Prologue of "Make Believe" by A. A. Milne presents a lively and chaotic scene where a group of children are excited about the prospect of being in a play written by Rosemary. There are various suggestions and opinions thrown out about the content of the play, ranging from pirates and cannibals to princesses and Father Christmas. Rosemary tries to restore order with the help of James, ultimately deciding to include elements such as a Fairy Story, a Desert Island, and Father Christmas in the play. The passage captures the enthusiasm and imagination of children as they come together to create a magical and whimsical story.

Answer 2

What tone does the Prologue establish?

Answer 3

The Prologue of "Make Believe" by A. A. Milne establishes a playful and whimsical tone. The interaction between the children is lively and chaotic, filled with excitement and enthusiasm as they brainstorm ideas for the play. There is a sense of innocent imagination and creativity as they suggest different elements to include in the story. Despite the chaos and differing opinions, there is a sense of camaraderie and fun among the group. Overall, the tone is light-hearted and filled with the joy of childhood creativity and make-believe.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

The Prologue of "Make Believe" establishes a playful and whimsical tone, filled with excitement and innocent imagination as the children brainstorm ideas for the play.