Read the following character introduction from a drama:GEOFF enters, stage right. He marches across the kitchen and drops his pack in the middle of the floor. He opens and closes the refrigerator and a few cupboards, slamming the last one closed. He grabs a chair, straddling it backward, and drums his fingers on the table. He watches the door until MIRIAM enters.Which assumption about Geoff is best supported by this excerpt?A.He has just come home from college and is waiting to surprise his mother.B.He is confused and can't follow through on something he has begun.C.He has not been in this house before and must wait for the owner to arrive.D.He is impatient and expects someone else to take care of him.

Read the following excerpt from a play:ROBERT (Continues crossword puzzle without looking up) Ouch, looks like that must hurt. Why don't you lie down while I call the ambulance?Which assumption about Robert is most likely true based on the stage directions?A.He is more concerned with action than emotions.B.He is empathetic and cool under pressure.C.He is not worried about the seriousness of the injury.D.He is upset about being interrupted and doesn't hide his anger.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following character introduction from a drama:Five young men tumble out of the car, including DAMIAN, a small, nervous fellow in an oversized leather jacket. As the group takes over the diner, grabbing food and putting their feet up on the tables, DAMIAN observes quietly. When MITCH kicks over a man's umbrella, DAMIAN picks it up and hands it back to the man.Which assumption about Damian is best supported by this excerpt?A.He is not very well liked by others, so he overcompensates by being kind.B.He is part of a gang looking for trouble and is bored by inactivity.C.He is trying to make up for the loss of his father by acting tougher than he is.D.He is trying to fit in with the group but does not approve of their antics.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read the following excerpt from a play:ROBERT (Jumps up, knocking over his chair) You want to talk about this now? We can talk about it right now!Which assumption about Robert is most likely true based on the stage directions?A.He is upset by the sensitive nature of the discussion.B.He is easily frightened and wants to run away.C.He is surprised that someone snuck up on him.D.He is clumsy, and he is embarrassed about having knocked over the chair.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

1. How does Dickens use the setting to convey the mood right at the opening?

How do differences in the characters’ points of view about preparation create tension?Answer choices for the above questionThey create an uncertain outcome until Steve offers to prove himself.They provide an angry conflict and exchange between the characters.They illustrate dismissive attitudes and an unwillingness to act.They make the characters frustrated with each other in their unmoving point of view.