TGM Multiple Choice Summative

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What do the blue roses symbolize in The Glass Menagerie?

Back

They symbolize Laura's uniqueness, fragility, and unattainable dreams.

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What is a memory play?

Back

A drama where the audience experiences the past as remembered by a narrator.

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What are the characteristics of Tom in Scene 2 of The Glass Menagerie?

Back

Tom feels confined by his role in the family, his words and sharp remarks indicate his longing to escape, and he shows he cares and protects Laura.

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What historical period followed WWI characterized by unrestrained behavior?

Back

The Roaring Twenties.

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What is a drama?

Back

A form of literature meant to be acted out.

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What does the term 'symbolism' refer to in literature?

Back

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Define 'characterization' in drama.

Back

The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is the significance of the setting in a play?

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It establishes the time and place of the action, influencing the mood and context.

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What is the role of the narrator in a memory play?

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To provide insight into the characters' thoughts and feelings through recollections.

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Explain the term 'tragic hero'.

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A character who makes a judgment error that inevitably leads to their own destruction.