Question 19 • Hopkins FA American Literature (2026-2027)
THE LADY. Such a lovely house, Madam Potiphar!—But what is this quiet room? Your husband's study? MADAM POTIPHAR. (coming in) Oh, this is nothing—merely the room of one of the slaves. Come, dear Cousin Asenath, and I will show you the garden. The pomegranates are just beginning to blossom. ASENATH. The room of a slave? Indeed! He seems to be an educated person!
Answer
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Viewers would have to imagine the different sound effects associated with this scene.
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Viewers would not have to infer the emotions or motivations of the characters associated with this scene.
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Viewers would have to interpret the various stage directions associated with this scene.
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Viewers would not have to visualize the setting or the background associated with this scene.
Explanation
In a performance, the audience can see the room and its furnishings onstage, so viewers do not have to imagine the setting from the dialogue alone. The characters’ words identify it as a slave’s room, while the stage design supplies the visual background. Therefore, “Viewers would not have to visualize the setting or the background” is the best answer.
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