Lesson C3.4.4
C3.4.4 DNA, Dennis Kelly Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Drama, Unit 3
20 questions
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Lesson C3.4.4, DNA, Dennis Kelly: 20 multiple choice questions for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama (1DR0), Unit 3: Theatre Makers in Practice, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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What genre does the specification give for DNA?
- Romantic comedy
- Black comedy
- Social drama
- Political satire
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Who wrote DNA?
- Dennis Kelly
- Euripides
- Willy Russell
- Michael Frayn
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Which publisher produces the prescribed edition of DNA?
- Faber & Faber
- Nick Hern Books
- Methuen Drama
- Oberon Plays
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Which ISBN identifies the student edition of DNA?
- 9781840029529
- 9781350261037
- 9781848423299
- 9781350188044
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What does the DNA student edition replace according to the GCSE specification?
- Teacher handbook
- Revision guide
- Exam script
- School edition
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Which character in DNA is initially reported missing by their anxious mother?
- Brian
- Phil
- Leah
- Adam
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Which group of characters is at the centre of DNA?
- A royal family
- A crew of astronauts
- A group of nurses
- A group of teenagers
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What is the defining characteristic of a black comedy?
- Dark humour
- Tragic catharsis
- Romantic subplots
- Slapstick action
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What does unsettling laughter during cover-up scenes in DNA primarily reveal?
- Audience confusion
- Comic relief
- Moral blindness
- Genuine happiness
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Which central theme is explored throughout Dennis Kelly's play DNA?
- Peer pressure
- Romantic jealousy
- Family honour
- Political corruption
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Which lighting choice effectively builds tension during a secretive cover-up scene?
- Bright wash
- Spotlight isolation
- House lights
- Flashing strobe
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Why might a director stage DNA in a very small studio space?
- Improving acoustics
- Easier set changes
- Reducing budget
- Intensifying tension
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What performance skill is most vital for delivering an effective black comedy?
- Loud projection
- Physical improv
- Exaggerated weeping
- Comic timing
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What is the primary motive behind characters enacting a cover-up plot?
- Protecting victims
- Financial gain
- Avoiding consequences
- Seeking fame
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Which dialogue style is frequently used in dark comedy to discuss horrific acts?
- Hysterical shouting
- Banal speech
- Cryptic riddles
- Poetic verse
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How do characters in DNA demonstrate the normalisation of harm?
- Seeking police help
- Immediate confession
- Refusing cooperation
- Shared cover stories
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Which staging technique visually reinforces the characters' shared guilt in DNA?
- Wide separation
- Elevated rostra
- Frontal addressing
- Tight spacing
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What must a live theatre performance chosen for GCSE evaluation provide students?
- Scripted extracts
- Historical context
- Musical numbers
- Terminology opportunities
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What kind of resolution is typically found at the end of a black comedy?
- Moral catharsis
- Happy reunion
- Poetic justice
- Unresolved ambiguity
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Which play is listed in the GCSE Drama specification as an example of a Greek tragedy?
- Medea
- A Taste of Honey
- The Crucible
- Twelfth Night
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