Robert Bolt: A Man for all Seasons (ACT 1 – Questions with Answers and Explanations)

How does Bolt structure the progression of visitors to More's home in Act 1?

A) Random order to create unpredictability
B) Chronologically by historical accuracy
C) In ascending order of political power and threat—building dramatic tension
D) Alphabetically by character name for organizational clarity

What is the dramatic irony in Rich's early scenes with More in Act 1?

A) The audience knows More will be executed, but Rich does not
B) Rich appears loyal while plotting against More from the beginning
C) The audience sees Rich's moral weakness that will lead to betrayal, though More treats him with kindness
D) More secretly despises Rich but pretends friendship

What literary device does Bolt employ when More says he will not "oppose" the King but will not "support" him either?

A) Metaphor comparing silence to a weapon
B) Paradox that seems contradictory but reveals deeper truth
C) Hyperbole exaggerating his political position
D) Allusion to Biblical teachings on neutrality