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DNA
Dennis Kelly
Reading comprehension quiz questions for DNA — use them as a reading-check starter, a self-study tool, or a quick assessment. Answers are included below each question.
**Quiz Question — *DNA* by Dennis Kelly** What action do the group members take regarding Adam after they think he has died from their bullying? A) They confess to the police right away B) They bury him in a field close to the school C) They create a story that blames a non-existent stranger and hide his body D) They pressure Leah to take full responsibility for what happened **Correct Answer: C** *Explanation: The group invents a tale about an imaginary stranger to disguise their involvement in Adam's supposed death, which is the main source of moral and dramatic conflict in the play.*
gcse_english_literature · aqa · edexcel
**Quiz Question — *DNA* by Dennis Kelly** What do the characters do with the boy's body after they think they've accidentally killed him at the start of the play? A) They immediately contact the police and confess. B) They bury the body in a nearby field. C) They stash the body in a hedge and come up with a cover story about a fictional stranger. D) They leave the body where it is and act as if nothing happened. **Correct Answer: C** *The group hides the body in a hedge and, following Phil's lead, creates a detailed false alibi involving an imaginary man, which triggers the main moral and dramatic conflict of the play.*
gcse_english_literature · aqa · edexcel · wjec
**Quiz Question — *DNA* by Dennis Kelly** In Dennis Kelly's play *DNA*, what action does the group take regarding Adam's body after they think he is dead? A) They bury him in a nearby field B) They toss him into a hedge and walk away C) They drop him down a field drain D) They burn him in the woods **Correct Answer: C) They drop him down a field drain**
gcse_english_literature · aqa · edexcel
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