The Chairs: Context Quiz: Quick Quiz

1 of 5
What popular absurdist play overshadowed the premier of The Chairs in 1952?

The Bald Soprano
Waiting for Godot
Ubu Roi
The Maids

2 of 5
What French dramatic movement of the 1940s and 50s commented on existentialism, and the absurdity of the modern condition?

Dadaism
Theatre National Populaire
Agitprop
Theatre of the Absurd

3 of 5
What aspect of Romanian culture and politics did Ionesco resent in his upbringing?

Conservatism and anti-Semitism
Insularity and xenophobia
Censorship and authoritarianism
Socialism and internationalism

4 of 5
What is Soren Kierkegaard's dictum?

"Existence precedes essence"
"Form follows function"
"Might makes right"
"Life is understood backward"

5 of 5
Which of Ionesco's plays earned international attention for its anti-Nazi commentary?

Rhinoceros
The Chairs
Salutations
The New Tenant

The Chairs

Context Quiz

1 of 5
What popular absurdist play overshadowed the premier of The Chairs in 1952?

2 of 5
What French dramatic movement of the 1940s and 50s commented on existentialism, and the absurdity of the modern condition?

3 of 5
What aspect of Romanian culture and politics did Ionesco resent in his upbringing?

4 of 5
What is Soren Kierkegaard's dictum?

5 of 5
Which of Ionesco's plays earned international attention for its anti-Nazi commentary?

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1 of 5 What popular absurdist play overshadowed the premier of The Chairs in 1952?

2 of 5 What French dramatic movement of the 1940s and 50s commented on existentialism, and the absurdity of the modern condition?

3 of 5 What aspect of Romanian culture and politics did Ionesco resent in his upbringing?

4 of 5 What is Soren Kierkegaard's dictum?

5 of 5 Which of Ionesco's plays earned international attention for its anti-Nazi commentary?

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Character List CHARACTERS

Old Man: Character Analysis CHARACTERS

Important Quotations Explained MAIN IDEAS

Themes MAIN IDEAS

Review Quiz FURTHER STUDY

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QUIZ: Are You a Hero, a Villain, or an Anti-Hero?

QUIZ: Is This a Mark Twain Quote or a Line from The Office?

QUIZ: Which Greek God Are You?

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1 of 5
What popular absurdist play overshadowed the premier of The Chairs in 1952?

2 of 5
What French dramatic movement of the 1940s and 50s commented on existentialism, and the absurdity of the modern condition?

3 of 5
What aspect of Romanian culture and politics did Ionesco resent in his upbringing?

4 of 5
What is Soren Kierkegaard's dictum?

5 of 5
Which of Ionesco's plays earned international attention for its anti-Nazi commentary?