Short Stories Unit

In the Scarlet Ibis, the narrator feels his brother's name should be changed because

• People expect too much of someone named William Armstrong. 
• the little boy resents the name. 
• William Armstrong is too formal and old-fashioned.
• the little boy doesn't answer to William Armstrong. 

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A reader who is trying to identify with a character might ask which of the following questions?

• What would other characters have done had they known this?
• What would I have done in that situation?
• How would I have written this section?
• Where would I have set this story?

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In the Scarlet Ibis, the narrator is motivated to persist with Doodle's development program by his

• pride in his own accomplishments.
• pride in Doodle.
• sympathy for Doodle.
• defiance of his parents. 

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In the Scarlet Ibis, the narrator is recalling the events of his own childhood and Doodle's. What effect does this have on the story?

• He views his childhood as a "golden" time, which alters his memories. 
• He remembers events only vaguely because so much time has passed. 
• He knows how the story ends even before it starts, which may affect how he retells the story. 
• He still carries his boyhood resentment, which affects his memories.

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In The Scarlet Ibis, What prompts the narrator to show Doodle the coffin?

• He thinks his brother will find it amusing. 
• He intends to close him inside the coffin as a joke. 
• He has a cruel streak that surfaces occasionally. 
• He wants to impress on Doodle how surprised they all were that he survived. 

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In The Necklace, what conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel based on the life she craves?

• She enjoys working. 
• She cares most about her relationships. 
• She has simple needs. 
• She is materialistic and wishful. 

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In the Necklace, Madame Loisel treats her husband with _________.

• gentleness
• affection
• resentment
• appreciation

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In The Necklace, Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier is characterized by _________. 

• equality
• companionship
• sympathy
• envy

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In The Necklace, what can you conclude about Madame Loisel's husband based on his treatment of her?

• He cares a great deal about his wife's happiness. 
• He is tired of listening to her complaints. 
• He cares too much about trifles. 
• He enjoys going to fancy receptions with her. 

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At the beginning of "The Necklace," what is the reason for Madame Loisel's constant suffering?

• Her marriage. 
• Her desperate wish to be wealthy. 
• Her failing health. 
• Her wish for more friends. 

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