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

What does More's treatment of his household staff reveal through characterization?

A) His tyrannical nature and abuse of power
B) His weakness and inability to command respect
C) His humanity, humor, and recognition of the dignity of ordinary people
D) His negligence and lack of attention to domestic matters

What type of conflict does Bolt primarily establish in Act 1?

A) Man vs. Nature—More's struggle against illness and aging
B) Man vs. Man—personal rivalry between More and Cromwell
C) Man vs. Society—More's individual conscience against institutional pressure
D) Man vs. Self—More's internal doubt about his religious beliefs

How does Bolt structure the scenes with King Henry VIII in Act 1 to develop characterization?

A) Through lengthy scenes showing Henry's intellectual depth
B) Through brief appearances that emphasize his power and the danger of his displeasure
C) Through absence—Henry never appears in Act 1
D) Through comic scenes that satirize his character