Leading Men

10 In paragraph 17, Carson gasps most likely because he is —

• A. nervous from being crowded by so many students in the hall

• B. disappointed that his friends received small parts

• C. excited that his friends get to be in the chorus together

• D. shocked that he was given the lead role

In the context of a play, what does the term 'leading man' refer to?

• A) The main male character in a play or film

• B) The director of the play

• C) The person responsible for lighting

• D) The playwright

Which of the following sentences uses 'leading' as an adjective correctly?

• A) He is leading the team to victory.

• B) She is the leading expert in her field.

• C) They are leading the horses to water.

• D) We are leading a discussion on climate change.

Identify the correct sentence structure: 'The leading man, who was praised for his performance, accepted the award.'

• A) Simple

• B) Compound

• C) Complex

• D) Compound-complex

In literature, what role does a 'leading man' typically play?

• A) The antagonist

• B) The protagonist

• C) The sidekick

• D) The narrator

Which of the following is a synonym for 'leading' in the context of 'leading man'?

• A) Supporting

• B) Minor

• C) Principal

• D) Background

What is the primary function of a 'leading man' in a narrative?

• A) To provide comic relief

• B) To drive the plot forward

• C) To serve as a mentor

• D) To narrate the story

Choose the sentence that correctly uses 'leading' as a verb.

• A) The leading actor won an award.

• B) She is leading the project successfully.

• C) He is the leading candidate for the job.

• D) The leading cause of the problem is unknown.

In a play, if the leading man is absent, what is most likely to happen?

• A) The play will continue without him.

• B) The play will be canceled.

• C) An understudy will take his place.

• D) The director will play his role.

Which of the following best describes a 'leading man' in a romantic comedy?

• A) A villainous character

• B) A comedic sidekick

• C) The romantic interest

• D) A background character