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The Chairs
Eugène Ionesco
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Part One: Beginning until end of story
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Part Three: From after second guest arrives until the room is filled
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According to the Old Man's speech, what roles has the Old Woman played in his life?
Muse and critic
Father and mother
Teacher and student
Creator and destroyer
2
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What does the Orator look like?
A pompous artist
A polished politician
A marble statue
He is invisible
3
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What do the Old Man and Old Woman agree they must do, after years of aiding humanity?
Rest
Recount their story
Die
Pass the torch
4
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What becomes apparent about the Orator when he addresses the audience?
He is deaf
He is mute
He is ill-prepared
Answers a) and b)
5
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What do the Old Man and Old Woman chant as they throw themselves out the window?
"He is here."
"Long Live the Emperor!"
"Angelfood!"
"Adieu! Adieu!"
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