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The American Clock Quiz

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The American Clock is a quiz game that challenges players with multiple-choice questions to test their knowledge. In this game, players race against the clock to answer as many questions as they can. Players can also use spells strategically to help them along the way.

  • Quiz game with multiple-choice questions
  • Race against the clock to answer questions
  • Use spells strategically
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  • - The American Clock is a play written by Arthur Miller.
  • - It was first performed in 1980.
  • - The play is set during the Great Depression in the United States.
  • - It explores the devastating impact of the stock market crash of 1929 on American society.
  • - The story follows the Baum family, who experience financial ruin during the economic crisis.
  • - The Baums symbolize the struggles faced by many American families during the Great Depression.
  • - The play uses the metaphor of time and clocks to represent the passing of an era and the loss of hope.
  • - It portrays the stark contrast between the wealthy elite and the working class during the 1930s.
  • - The American Clock incorporates elements of vaudeville and musical theatre.
  • - The play features a large ensemble cast, with multiple characters representing different aspects of American society.
  • - It explores themes of resilience, family, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
  • - The American Clock was inspired by Studs Terkel's book "Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression."
  • - Miller's own experiences growing up during the Great Depression influenced the play.
  • - The American Clock received mixed reviews upon its initial production.
  • - It was later adapted into a television film in 1993, directed by Bob Clark.
  • - The play's structure is non-linear, jumping between different time periods and characters.
  • - Miller incorporates historical figures, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Henry Ford, into the narrative.
  • - The American Clock reflects Miller's critique of capitalism and the cyclical nature of economic crises.
  • - It serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of the American people during challenging times.
  • - The play's title refers to the American dream being shattered and the ticking of the clock representing the passage of time.

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