Drama Club Dynamics Quiz

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What is the main reason for the conflict between the characters?

A disagreement about music preferences

An argument about a friend's character

Jealousy over a romantic relationship

A disagreement on how to handle the cleanliness of their shared living space (correct)

What can we infer about Abby's personality from the conversation?

She is a neat freak and dislikes mess.

She is loyal to her friends despite their flaws. (correct)

She is a responsible person who tries to follow rules.

She is easily annoyed by others' actions.

What does the phrase "Jez proof" mean as used in the conversation?

Something that is well-organized and efficient.

Something that is resistant to damage.

Something that is impossible for Jez to use or access. (correct)

Something that is guaranteed to be clean.

What can be understood about the relationship between Lewis and Abby?

They are close friends who share a home. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the tension in the conversation between Lewis and Abby?

Jez's lack of cleanliness. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does "Get off" mean in this context?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description of Abby's tone when she says "That's evil"?

She is angry that Jez is playing the game. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does "By elimination" refer to in this context?

How the game is being played. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is Lewis doing in the passage when he is searching the room for the forfeit cards?

He is trying to prepare the game. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Abby imply in her question, "How do you know who the winner is?"?

She doesn't understand the rules of the game. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Abby describe Lucy's popularity?

Lucy seemed to be popular with the boys. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Teena take a picture of?

The injured girl. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Teena take a picture of the girl in the hospital?

To help identify her. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Teena suggest about Lucy's reason for joining the drama club?

Lucy wanted to make friends. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What reason does Teena give for asking Abby about her feelings towards Lucy?

Teena is exploring the possibility of jealousy as a motive for the attack. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Abby feel about Lucy?

Abby is indifferent to Lucy and doesn't really care about her. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does Teena find out about Lucy from her blog?

Lucy was having a dispute with a boy named Matt. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is Matt?

A boy from the drama club who Lucy had a dispute with. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which play is considered the best of the nineties?

Closer (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of conflict in 'Art'?

A painting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of 'Closer' according to the provided information?

The complexities of modern relationships (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which play features characters dealing with the aftermath of a divorce?

The Odd Couple (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the profession of the playwrights?

Playwrights (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of conflict in 'The Odd Couple'?

A divorce (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the phrase 'the evil you can see coming, or the one you can’t' in the context of 'Closer'?

It describes the nature of the play's suspense. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following themes is NOT explored in the play 'Art'?

Betrayal (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Lucy leave school?

She was embarrassed by the photos that were sent around. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Lucy and Abby?

They are classmates. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tacky' most likely mean in this context?

Unfashionable and in bad taste. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Abby's reaction to Lucy's accusation about the fake profile?

Angry and defensive. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is Lewis stunned by what he has heard?

He didn't know that Abby was responsible for spreading the photos. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why the police are questioning the students?

They believe the students may have information about the woman who attempted suicide. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of information is suggested to connect the woman who attempted suicide to this university?

A suicide note was found, containing a username that links to a blog of a student at the university. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'with steel' suggest about Teena's tone when she speaks to Jez?

She is determined and firm in her approach. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'They look at each other'?

It reflects the students' nervousness and uncertainty in the face of the police questions. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is the phrase 'underneath a willow tree' relevant to the situation?

It helps create an image of peacefulness and tranquility, which is ironic in the context of the suicide attempt. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded about Abby's attitude towards the situation described?

She's shocked and saddened by the news of the suicide attempt. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the overall mood and atmosphere in the excerpt?

Mysterious and suspenseful, creating an atmosphere of intrigue and doubt. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Visit - Play by Philip Dart

Characters:
- Jez: A "posh" boy, studying Sports Science, from a minor public school.
- Lewis: A boy from a northern working-class family, studying Politics.
- Abby: A young woman, studying Drama and English, from a lower middle-class background.
- Teena Whitsom: A detective, in her mid-twenties, from a local police station.
Setting: A student house in a provincial university town (March 2017).
Play Summary (excerpt): The play opens in a student house; Abby and Lewis enter and are drinking. They discuss their friends, someone getting too drunk, and who left the front door open. Jez arrives with a dog-related issue; they talk louder and more frequently as the night progresses. The play continues with themes of drinking, accusations, and gossip. The characters discuss someone's bad behavior, cleaning issues, and a possible crime. One of the characters is implicated in someone else's inappropriate behaviour.

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Explore the complex relationships and conflicts among characters in a drama club setting. This quiz examines character motivations, interactions, and implications drawn from their conversations. Gain insights into Abby, Lewis, Teena, and Lucy's roles and dynamics within the narrative.