Question
An early play from this conflict focused on a fictionalized trial for the traitor John André. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this conflict, the setting of plays by William Dunlap and Mercy Otis Warren, as well as the musical 1776.
ANSWER: American Revolution [or the American Revolutionary War; or the American War of Independence]
[10h] In this play by Royall Tyler, the foppish British sycophant Mr. Dimple and the patriotic Colonel Manly compete for the hand of Maria Van Rough. This 1787 play is the earliest comedy from the US.
ANSWER: The Contrast
[10m] Comedy in The Contrast was inspired by the plays of this non-American author, one of which is performed in The Contrast itself. “Malapropisms” originate from this author’s play The Rivals.
ANSWER: Richard Sheridan [or Richard Brinsley Sheridan]
<Ethan Ashbrook, Literature - American - Drama> ~22905~ <Editor: Chandler West>
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Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Exact Match? | Heard | PPB | Easy % | Medium % | Hard % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 PACE NSC | 06/08/2024 | Y | 35 | 15.71 | 100% | 57% | 0% |