The playwright, Lachlan Philpott, wrote this play in response to...

his experiences as a teacher with disadvantaged students.

The setting of the play is

disadvantaged inner city areas of Sydney

What kind of teacher is Helen Petchall?

Concerned and eager to encourage her students.

The two teenage characters constantly engage in dialogue that is...

clipped, obstructive and often coarse.

In the final scene, Tamara is...

at her formal and there is hope she will thrive.

Two examples of diegetic sounds which recur throughout the play are:

planes passing over and school bells.

The climax of this play is the scene in which:

Squid takes ice and attacks Tamara at school.

Two other references to 'squids' are

his illustration for a CD cover, and idea for a tattoo.

The stage sets include the following spaces:

Squid's house, a classroom, a city street, a fair.

The name "Squid" comes from:

a story told by his aboriginal mother.

The stage set design for this play is

simplified and representational

The recurring use of the ipod/headphones is used to represent:

alienation and escaping reality.

Tamara imagines herself in a sparkling formal dress; this suggests...

her hopes and dreams for a better future.

Petchall often recalls her past students, and lists them; this shows -

her worry about their futures and whether she did enough...

The recurring sound of the school bell suggests:

the school system and stress which Tamara and Squid hate.

Both characters have positive memories from childhood, including:

their mothers reading/telling them stories.

One recurring image is 'sparkly light'. This appears with...

the mirror ball, her ideal formal dress.

These references imply Squid:

has some pride in his aboriginal heritage.

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SILENT DISCO

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1
Tamara uses imagery involving an octopus to represent:
her first experience of sex.
her confusion about her identity.
her interest in art.
calamari for lunch.
2
The playwright, Lachlan Philpott, wrote this play in response to...
his experiences in Mongolian schools.
his ownership of a popular disco venue.
his experience as a disadvantaged indigenous student
his experiences as a teacher with disadvantaged students.
3
Petchall and Aunty are positive influences on the teens; the most disruptive influence is:
Dane, Squid's younger brother.
Dane, Squid's elder brother.
Tamara's father, Lawrence.
Tamara's cousin, Dane.
4
Over the course of the play, the audience comes to see that the parents are...
willing to accept counselling to improve their skills.
hopelessly selfish and unreasonable.
flawed but doing their best.
uncaring failures.
5
The setting of the play is
multicultural south-western suburbs of Sydney
Sydney's North Shore
Melbourne's inner city
disadvantaged inner city areas of Sydney
6
The teenage protagonists both have talents; these are:
Squid: writing Tamara: art
Squid: music Tamara:music
Squid: music Tamara: writing
Squid: art. Tamara: writing.
7
What kind of teacher is Helen Petchall?
Strict and unsupportive.
Bored and indifferent to students.
Wants to 'hang out' with and be 'friends' with her students.
Concerned and eager to encourage her students.
8
The two teenage characters constantly engage in dialogue that is...
unusual and untypical of modern teenagers.
thoughtful and well reasoned.
emotional and expressive
clipped, obstructive and often coarse.
9
In the final scene, Tamara is...
in juvenile detention.
at her formal and there is hope she will thrive.
at her formal, but she is locked out.
dreaming of her formal while in juvenile detention.
10
Two examples of diegetic sounds which recur throughout the play are:
traffic noise and crying baby.
planes passing over and traffic noise.
sirens and school bells.
planes passing over and school bells.
11
The climax of this play is the scene in which:
Squid catches Tamara kissing Dane.
Squid takes ice and attacks Tamara at school.
Petchall takes ice and attacks students at school.
Tamara confronts her mother about moving.
12
Two other references to 'squids' are
an idea for a tattoo and a fishing trip.
a comic strip and a poster on his wall.
his illustration for a CD cover, and idea for a tattoo.
a children's book cover and a fishing trip.
13
The stage sets include the following spaces:
Squid's house, a classroom, a city street, a fair.
A classroom, an alley, inside a bus
A hospital, a taxi ramp, an elevator
Tamara's kitchen, her mum's house in Brisbane
14
The name "Squid" comes from:
A tattoo he wants to get.
a story told by his aboriginal mother.
A children's book.
A nickname his brother gave him.
15
The stage set design for this play is
very realistic in some scenes, and simplified in others
simplified and representational
based on images from real silent discos
detailed and realistic
16
One way in which different settings are suggested to the audience is through
a narrator who appears between scenes.
voice overs.
the soundtrack playing through audience headphones.
character narration of events.
17
The recurring use of the ipod/headphones is used to represent:
shared interests and hobbies.
enjoyment of modern music.
alienation and escaping reality.
The influence of gansta rap music on teenage culture.
18
Tamara imagines herself in a sparkling formal dress; this suggests...
her love of her mother.
her need for more money.
her hopes and dreams for a better future.
her memories of childhood.
19
When Tamara discovers Squid has been watching her dance, she responds:
"F*** off!"
"Squid, come 'n dance with me..."
"Hey hun, where've ya been?"
with silence.
20
Petchall often recalls her past students, and lists them; this shows -
her excellent memory for names and faces.
her anxiety and depression.
her worry about their futures and whether she did enough...
her sense of disappointment with their efforts.
21
The recurring sound of the school bell suggests:
anxiety and depression.
the dangers of dropping out.
the school system and stress which Tamara and Squid hate.
memories of childhood.
22
Both characters have positive memories from childhood, including:
their mothers reading/telling them stories.
Watching The Wiggles.
fishing with their fathers.
going to the beach.
23
One recurring image is 'sparkly light'. This appears with...
the mirror ball, her silver shoes.
the mirror ball, the stars above the park.
her formal dress, the fountain at Kings Cross.
the mirror ball, her ideal formal dress.
24
Which of these themes are explored in the play, "Silent Disco"?
all of the above.
conflict and dysfunction
love and friendship
isolation and alienation
25
These references imply Squid:
keeps a pet octopus.
has some pride in his aboriginal heritage.
has no idea he is aboriginal.
is a great fisherman.

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