Packet 1: Tossup 9

A man in this play says that “happy people do not mind the clock,” inspiring an idiom in which one responds to inquiries for the time with the non-sequitur “I’m happy.” A man in this play puns on a name by mentioning “the smoke of the fatherland.” The protagonist of this play proclaims that he would be glad to serve, “but servility is sickening” after reviving a girl who had fainted while watching a horse-riding accident. (10[2])The author had a dream that inspired (10[1])this play while serving as a diplomat in Tabriz. At a ball in this (10[1])play, a chain of gossip spreads rumors of the madness of a man who clashes with the servant Molchalin. (10[2])This play ends as its hero resolves to leave Moscow (10[1])after his foiled courtship (10[1])of Famusov’s daughter Sofia. For 10 points, (10[1])Chatsky (10[1])derides Russian high society in what satirical verse drama by Alexander Griboedov? (10[1]-5[1])■END■ (10[2]0[14])

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