Water by the Spoonful Quiz

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How does the use of online nicknames / avatars reflect the narrative’s thematic exploration of connecting with true identity? (from Scene 2)

They conceal the users’ names, meaning that their true identities are hidden.

They enable the participants in the chatroom to say hurtful things to each other without fear of consequences in their real lives.

They conceal the truth of the users’ situation – that is, the reason they’re using the chatroom.

They enable the participants in the chatroom to tell lies about who they really are.

Why is Yazmin so determined to take over the running of the chatroom? (from Scene 14)

She feels that Odessa’s job in the chatroom wasn’t complete, and she (Yazmin) is the only one who can do it.

She feels that Odessa gave a lot, to her and to the world, and she wants to repay her.

She wants to make Elliot angry enough to turn his own life around.

She feels that Elliot is wrong about Odessa, and wants to make him feel stupid and sorry.

By the end of the play, which character seems in the least need of a positive human connection, and why? (from Scene 15)

Odessa, because she’s about to go into rehab, and is therefore on a secure road to recovery.

Orangutan, because she found the courage to take the last stage of her journey alone.

Elliot, because he’s realized he’s strong enough to recover from his past on his own.

Yazmin, because she’s got good, supportive relationships.

Which circumstance earlier in the play is referred to indirectly in Fountainhead’s comment in Scene 13 that Yazmin and Elliot have to go to Puerto Rico? (from Scene 13)

Odessa’s wish to have her ashes scattered in the country (Puerto Rico) from which she came.

Ginny’s wish to have her ashes scattered in the country (Puerto Rico) from which she came.

Yazmin’s desire to reconnect with her family in the aftermath of her divorce.

Elliot’s father’s wish to return to visit the family in the wake of Ginny’s death.

Which principal character has no direct, personal experience with being addicted?

Odessa.

Elliot.

Yazmin.

John.