Where is here

What is the difference between a modern Gothic tale and a traditional Gothic tale?

• It differs from modern Gothic tale because it is old fashioned and set in the middle ages.

• Instead of building to a violent ending, the author conveys tension by showing characters' efforts to keep their emotions in check.

• it is set in modern times and has historical value.

• it differs in the setting and time period that the story take place.

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What happened 1st in the story "Where is Here?"

• the stranger wants to go to the basement

• the stranger goes into the garage.

• the stranger says he want to poke around.

• the father gets upset with his wife.

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What does amiably mean?

• pleasantly

• quiet

• unfriendly

• intimidated

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What does the dialogue reveal about the characters, including their different perspectives in this passage?

The stranger says, "After such a lesson it's hard to take the world on its own terms, isn't it?" In response, the father feigns interest. the father asked, annoyed, "On what terms should it be taken, then?"

• shows a friendship that is forming between the 2 men.

• a strained politeness that wears down as the story goes on.

• the stranger is angry with the father.

• they are curious about the same things.

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What happened at the ending of the story with the father and mother?

• they ate dinner and watched a movie.

• the father and mother left the house and didn't return.

• the stranger's visit make them happy that they were able to help someone.

• the stranger's visit has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused.

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what word would best describe the character, the stranger?

• mysterious

• angry

• funny

• overweight

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which one describes what the father was thinking when the stranger was roaming around the outside of the house?

• he was curious about what the stranger is doing but respects the stranger's desire to revisit his memories.

• he is angry with the mother for allowing the man on their property and answering the door.

• he wants to join the stranger and hear the stories about the old house.

• he is afraid of the stranger and wants him to leave

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What does stoical mean?

• in a way that keeps strong emotions in check.

• in a way that shows anger with outbursts.

• offended and stiff

• happy and generous

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what does gregarious mean?

• sociable

• angry

• scared

• unfriendly

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which event in the story causes the father to announce that "The visit is over"?

• the stranger's request to sit on the basement steps

• the stranger starts to cry uncontrollably

• the stranger talks about his father

• the stranger talks about the stain on the wall

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