Second Quarter Quiz # 1- Grade 9

Who is the author of the drama The First Man?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Eugene O'Neill

• Kate Chopin

Why does O’Neill choose to give readers so many details?

• To produce a realistic scene

• To help the readers in understanding the play

• To add extra impact to the readers

What do you think is the field of work of Curtis?

• Biologist

• Anthropologist

• Archaeologist

In reading drama, what is the main purpose of included stage directions?

• To guide our actors and actresses

• To emphasize the theme of the drama

• To guide the readers in visualizing the scenes

An important piece of information is revealed in Lily's speech without being directly stated. What is it?

• Martha is going out with Bigelow.

• Martha is going to have a baby.

• Martha is going Curtis in his expedition.

What was the secret of Curtis that Martha doesn't know?

• Curtis knew that Bigelow is a lover of Martha.

• Curtis is planning to go away to Asia with Martha for a 5-year expedition.

• Curtis is having an affair.

What element refers to the central idea of the drama?

• protagonist

• theme

• genre

What is the central idea of the drama? Choose the best answer.

• Keeping secrets will do no good.

• People should do what is expected in order to preserve their reputations and loyalty to family.

• Family members should not meddle with the problems between husband and wife.

Why did Curtis and Martha decide not to have children?

• Because their family doesn't want the idea of having a baby

• Because of what they experienced from the death of their children

• Because Curtis was really busy preparing for his 5-year expedition in Asia

It is a form of literature that is written and intended to be

performed in front of an audience.

• Short Story

• Poetry

• Novel

• Drama