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The document provides information about two plays: The Good Woman of Setzuan by Bertolt Brecht, and Look Back in Anger by John Osborne. [1] The Good Woman of Setzuan is set in China and focuses on Shen Te, a prostitute who shelters three gods but struggles with maintaining her goodness when faced with the hardships of life. [2] Look Back in Anger is set in post-World War 2 England and revolves around the turbulent relationship between Jimmy and his wife Alison, and their friend Cliff. [3] Both plays examine the difficulties of maintaining morality and kindness in an unjust world.

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The document provides information about two plays: The Good Woman of Setzuan by Bertolt Brecht, and Look Back in Anger by John Osborne. [1] The Good Woman of Setzuan is set in China and focuses on Shen Te, a prostitute who shelters three gods but struggles with maintaining her goodness when faced with the hardships of life. [2] Look Back in Anger is set in post-World War 2 England and revolves around the turbulent relationship between Jimmy and his wife Alison, and their friend Cliff. [3] Both plays examine the difficulties of maintaining morality and kindness in an unjust world.

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MA (Sem III)

English: ME (15) Multidisciplinary Course (Drama and History)


Correct
Q. no. Question
Answer

The Good Woman of Setzuan is written by whom?

1. A. John Osborne B. Kurt Weill D.

C. David Edgar D. Bertolt Brecht

Whom does Shen Te disguise herself as in the play The Good Woman of
Setzuan?
2. B.
A. Wong B. Shui Ta

C. Yang Sun D. Shu Fu

Who was Bertolt Brecht?

3. A. French writer B. English writer C.

C. German writer D. American writer

Wong is a

4. A. Water seller B. Tea seller A.

C. Fruit seller D. None of these

At the beginning of the play The Good Woman of Setzuan, what is Shen
Te’s profession?
5. C.
A. Teacher B. Nurse

C. Prostitute D. Singer

What is the play The Good Woman of Setzuan about?

6. A. survival vs. evilness B. survival vs. goodness B.

C. evilness vs. goodness D. death vs. life

Which character is the first to meet the Gods in The Good Woman of
Setzuan?
7. D.
A. Shui Ta B. Shen Te

C. Mrs Yang D. Wong

8. What are the Gods looking for in The Good Woman of Setzuan? A.

A. A good person B. A prostitute


C. A snake D. water

The play Look Back in Anger is written by whom?

9. A. John Osborne B. Kurt Weill A.

C. David Edgar D. Bertolt Brecht

In which month does Look Back in Anger’s first act take place?

10. A. February B. May D.

C. December D. April

What is Look Back in Anger an example of? ________

11. A. Victorian drama B. Kitchen Sink Theatre B.

C. Well-made play D. Romantic Comedy

Which domestic activity is performed by both Alison and Helena in


Look Back in Anger?
12. C.
A. Washing dishes B. Cooking

C. Ironing D. Painting

At the beginning of the first act in the play Look Back in Anger, what
are Jimmy and Cliff doing?
13. D.
A. Reading books B. Playing chess

C. Playing instrument D. Reading papers

Which word does Osborne use to describe Cliff in Look Back in Anger?

14. A. Energetic B. Lethargic B.

C. Vivacious D. Active

Which game do Jimmy and Alison play in Look Back in Anger?

15. A. Bear and Squirrel B. Dog and Cat A.

C. Cat and Mouse D. Lion and Rabbit

Who can be considered the moral compass of the play Look Back in
Anger?
16. C.
A. Jimmy B. Alison

C. Helena D. Cliff
J.Z. Shah Arts & H.P. Desai Commerce College, Amroli-Surat
Additional MCQ Test - 2021
MA (Sem III)
English: ME (15) Multidisciplinary Course (Drama and History)
Name of the Professor : Harini B. Iyengar
Correct
Q. no. Question
Answer

The Good Woman of Setzuan is written by

1. A. John Osborne B. Kurt Weill


D.
C. David Edgar D. Bertolt Brecht

Who is Shui Ta to Shen Te in reality in The Good Woman of Setzuan?

2. A. Her friend B. Her cousin C.

C. Her alter-ego D. Her husband

Who is Shen Te’s lover in The Good Woman of Setzuan?

3. A. Yang Sun B. Shui Ta A.

C. Wong D. Shu Fu

Who is Shen Te’s landlady in The Good Woman of Setzuan?

4. A. Mrs Shin B. Mrs. Mi Tzu B.

C. Mrs Yang D. Shu Fu

What do the gods give in exchange for Shen Te's shelter in The Good
Woman of Setzuan?
5. C.
A. Blessing B. A baby

C. Money D. A tobacco shop

How much does Yang Sun need for the bribe in The Good Woman of
Setzuan?
6. D.
A. 100 B. 200

C. 300 D. 500

Which country is the play set in The Good Woman of Setzuan?

7. A. Vietnam B. China B.

C. Japan D. Korea
What did Bertolt Brecht develop?

8. A. Epic Theatre B. Theatre of Cruelty A.

C. Comedy of Manners D. Sentimental Comedy

Look Back in Anger is written by

9. A. John Osborne B. Kurt Weill A.

C. David Edgar D. Bertolt Brecht

Which stuffed animal does NOT occupy the Porter’s residence in the
play Look Back in Anger?
10. B.
A. Doll B. Frog

C. Squirrel D. Bear

In what country did Alison's father live and work before retiring to
England?
11. D.
A. Brazil B. Germany

C. Spain D. India

What secret does Alison confide to Cliff in the first act of Look Back in
Anger?
12. C.
A. She is in love with Cliff B. She is leaving Jimmy

C. She is pregnant D. She has lost all their money

What injury does Alison sustain when Cliff and Jimmy accidentally fall
into her in the play Look Back in Anger?
13. A.
A. A burned arm B. A sprained arm

C. A bump on her head D. A broken bone

When does Alison leave Jimmy in the play Look Back in Anger?

14. A. At the end of Act 1 B. At the end of Act 2 B.

C. At the end of Act 3 D. Before the play starts

Who is Jimmy’s friend and partner in the sweet shop?

15. A. Alison B. Helena C.

C. Cliff D. Colonel Redfern

16. What happens with Alison’s pregnancy in the play Look Back in Anger? D.

A. She gives birth to a baby B. She aborts the baby


C. It was a false positive test D. She loses the baby

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