The Dear Departed

William Stanley Houghton


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  1. 1.

    Rearrange these events in the order they appear in the play.

    1. He decides to change his will and marry Mrs John Shorrocks.
    2. Soon, the Jordans arrive to mourn for Grandpa's death.
    3. Victoria comes back scared and says that Grandpa is alive.
    4. Mrs Slater instructs her daughter Victoria to put her white frock with a black sash in order to mourn Grandpa's death.
    5. Grandpa comes down and the family is shocked to see him.
    6. Victoria is asked to fetch a bunch of keys from Grandpa's room.
    7. They sit down to discuss his obituary and whether or not he paid his insurance before dying.
    8. The Slaters thinking that the Grandpa is dead fetch the bureau from his room.
    9. Grandpa comes to know about the real intentions of the family.
  2. 2.

    What are the words you would use to describe Amelia Slater? Complete the flow chart given below.

    Now, based on the words you have written in the flow chart, write a character sketch of Amelia Slater.

  3. 3.

    Describe the mourning outfit worn by Elizabeth.

  4. 4.

    How does Amelia Slater plan to outsmart her sister?

  5. 5.

    How did Mrs Slater move the bureau and why?

  6. 6.

    Why did it take Elizabeth a long time to enter the Slater's house?

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