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Iconic Drama Characters

Description: Test your knowledge of some of the most iconic characters from the world of drama.
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In Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', who is the male protagonist?

  1. Romeo Montague

  2. Juliet Capulet

  3. Mercutio

  4. Tybalt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Romeo Montague is the male protagonist of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', a young man from the Montague family who falls in love with Juliet Capulet, a member of the rival Capulet family.

In Henrik Ibsen's play 'A Doll's House', what is the name of the protagonist?

  1. Nora Helmer

  2. Torvald Helmer

  3. Dr. Rank

  4. Mrs. Linde


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nora Helmer is the protagonist of Henrik Ibsen's play 'A Doll's House', a young woman who struggles with her role as a wife and mother in a patriarchal society.

In Anton Chekhov's play 'The Cherry Orchard', who is the owner of the cherry orchard?

  1. Lyubov Andreyevna Ranevskaya

  2. Leonid Andreyevich Gaev

  3. Yermolai Alexeyevich Lopahin

  4. Boris Alexeyevich Trigorin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lyubov Andreyevna Ranevskaya is the owner of the cherry orchard in Anton Chekhov's play 'The Cherry Orchard', a wealthy landowner who returns to Russia after several years abroad.

In George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion', what is the name of the protagonist?

  1. Eliza Doolittle

  2. Henry Higgins

  3. Colonel Pickering

  4. Freddy Eynsford-Hill


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Eliza Doolittle is the protagonist of George Bernard Shaw's play 'Pygmalion', a young Cockney flower girl who is transformed into a lady by Professor Henry Higgins.

In Tennessee Williams' play 'A Streetcar Named Desire', who is the protagonist?

  1. Blanche DuBois

  2. Stanley Kowalski

  3. Stella Kowalski

  4. Harold Mitchell


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Blanche DuBois is the protagonist of Tennessee Williams' play 'A Streetcar Named Desire', a faded Southern belle who visits her sister Stella and brother-in-law Stanley in New Orleans.

In Arthur Miller's play 'Death of a Salesman', what is the name of the protagonist?

  1. Willy Loman

  2. Linda Loman

  3. Biff Loman

  4. Happy Loman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Willy Loman is the protagonist of Arthur Miller's play 'Death of a Salesman', a middle-aged salesman who struggles to maintain his dignity and self-worth in a changing world.

In August Wilson's play 'Fences', who is the protagonist?

  1. Troy Maxson

  2. Rose Maxson

  3. Cory Maxson

  4. Gabriel Maxson


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Troy Maxson is the protagonist of August Wilson's play 'Fences', a former baseball player who struggles to come to terms with his past and his role as a husband and father.

In Tom Stoppard's play 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead', who are the two main characters?

  1. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern

  2. Hamlet

  3. Claudius

  4. Gertrude


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are the two main characters in Tom Stoppard's play 'Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead', two courtiers who are sent to spy on Hamlet.

In Harold Pinter's play 'The Birthday Party', who is the protagonist?

  1. Stanley Webber

  2. Meg Boles

  3. Petey Boles

  4. Lulu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stanley Webber is the protagonist of Harold Pinter's play 'The Birthday Party', a young man who is invited to a mysterious birthday party and finds himself caught up in a strange and unsettling situation.

In Edward Albee's play 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', who are the two main characters?

  1. George and Martha

  2. Nick and Honey

  3. Jim and Pam

  4. Michael and Dwight


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

George and Martha are the two main characters in Edward Albee's play 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?', a married couple who engage in a series of psychological games and emotional battles.

In Sam Shepard's play 'True West', who are the two main characters?

  1. Lee and Austin

  2. Saul and Ed

  3. George and Lennie

  4. Willy and Biff


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lee and Austin are the two main characters in Sam Shepard's play 'True West', two brothers who are reunited after many years and find themselves in conflict over their different lifestyles and values.

In David Mamet's play 'Glengarry Glen Ross', who is the protagonist?

  1. Ricky Roma

  2. Blake

  3. Moss

  4. Aaronow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ricky Roma is the protagonist of David Mamet's play 'Glengarry Glen Ross', a ruthless and ambitious real estate salesman who is willing to do whatever it takes to succeed.

In Tony Kushner's play 'Angels in America', who is the protagonist?

  1. Prior Walter

  2. Louis Ironson

  3. Joe Pitt

  4. Harper Pitt


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prior Walter is the protagonist of Tony Kushner's play 'Angels in America', a young man who is diagnosed with AIDS and must come to terms with his mortality and the challenges of living in a homophobic society.

In Martin McDonagh's play 'The Pillowman', who is the protagonist?

  1. Katurian Katurian

  2. Michal Katurian

  3. Ariel

  4. Tupolski


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Katurian Katurian is the protagonist of Martin McDonagh's play 'The Pillowman', a writer who is interrogated by the police after his short stories are linked to a series of murders.

In Yasmina Reza's play 'Art', who are the three main characters?

  1. Serge, Marc, and Yvan

  2. Vincent, Paul, and Theo

  3. Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael

  4. Homer, Marge, and Bart


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Serge, Marc, and Yvan are the three main characters in Yasmina Reza's play 'Art', three friends whose relationship is tested when one of them buys a very expensive painting.

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