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Name: Northrup, Ben Date: 02/11/2016

Quiz name: History-Quiz #2 Score: 80%

1. Which was not a feature of modernization?

A assembly lines
B rise of modern cities with skyscrapers
C multinational corporations
D nationalism

In relation to the modernist era and our discussion, what does this quote signify: "Things fall apart;
2. the centre cannot hold."
This quote by Yeats, signifies that at this time, things were falling apart, the center of society, the ideals that
people lived by were starting to shift, and no longer could they uphold this way of life and the views of
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3. What was the name that Bernard Shaw attributed to his and Ibsen's drama.
A well-made plays
B problem plays
C issue plays
D comedy of manners

4. Emile Zola started which theatre to emphasize his focus on naturalism?

A The Abbey Theatre
B Théâtre Libre
C Moscow Art Theatre
D Freie Bühne

What was the name of the movement that represented the influence of Europe's alternative theatre
5. coming to America?
A Little Theatre movement
B naturalism
C the Smaller, Less Commercial Movement
D Modernist Theatre Movement

6. What was the name of the theatre group who first staged the plays of Eugene O'Neill?
A the Washington Square Players
B Playwrights' Theatre
C Group Theatre
D Provincetown Players

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 Explain the significance:
"From below, the sound of a door slamming shut."
7. (2 pts.)
This was the culmination of the play, signifying that Nora actually was not coming back. Not only was this
shocking for audiences at the time, but it was a new way of looking at theatre. No longer did plays have to
end 'happily' in order for them to be attractive and sell to audiences. People wanted to see things they
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could learn from, and scenarios that echoed contemporary life.
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Explain the significance: (And you're lucky, I'm translating)

"Don't cry, Eben! I'll take your Ma's place! I'll be everything she was to you. Le me kiss you,
Eben!...same as if I was a Ma to you--and kiss me back as if you was my son--my boy."
8. (2 pts.)
This was Abby taking on both the role of Eben's lover and mother in Desire Under the Elms. This shows the
influence of many Greek works, like Phaedra, that O'Neill used to shape not only her character but the plot
line, and other characters as well. This theme as well as others in the play were also very controversial at
the time, and led to the banning of Desire Under the Elms in many cities.

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Very nice!

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