The Briefcase

In chunk 1 Paragraph one the narrator begins the story referring to a political prisoner. How does this phrase contribute to the development of his character?

• Its a metaphor

• It is a dialogue between characters

• It is an action /reaction

• It describes what kind of prisoner the character is

In chunk 1, Paragraph 1 " line of miserable monkeys chained at the wrist dragged into the ground" is highlighted because

• It's a description the author uses to develop the character

• It is an action the author uses to develop the character

• It is a thought or feeling the author uses to develop the character

• It is imagery used by the author to help develop the character

In chunk 1, Paragraph , " his hand is starved, his wrist thin, his body was cold ; the cuff slipped off" the author uses this___________ to develop the prisoners character by painting a vivid picture in the mind of the reader.

• description

• action/ reaction

• dialogue

• imagery

In chunk 1, Paragraph 3 " Before the war this man had been a chef" is important to understanding the prisoner how?

• because it lets the reader know that the prisoner can cook

• it engages the reader and makes them want to know more

• it helps the reader by providing background information that maybe helpful in getting more acquainted with the character

• It makes the story more interesting

In chunk 1, Paragraph 4 , the author writes" A man in a suit , with a briefcase , a beard some sort of professor " This is a helpful_________ of the _____________.

• dialogue , the two main characters

• description, professor

• image , prisoner

• action, reaction

How does paragraph 1 create suspense in the story?

• The paragraph explains who the prisoner is and what has happened to him, leaving the reader with a clear understanding of the prisoner’s situation.

• The paragraph reveals very little about the prisoner, causing the reader to question who and where the prisoner is

• The paragraph describes how the men are chained, causing the reader to visualize the line of prisoners

• The paragraph is a flashback, providing details about the chef’s life.

How does the shift in paragraph 23 from past to present tense contribute to the text?

• It shows that the prisoner has not been caught, at least not yet.

• It emphasizes the importance of the prisoner’s post box visits.

• It indicates the prisoner will soon be caught.

• It highlights the importance of the professor’s life.

In paragraph 4, " And here was his hand, twisted free of the chain, and here he was running and crawling, until he was through a doorway" is an example of how the reader uses _____________.

• Suspense

• Tension

• Surprise

• Mystery

"The money comes less often, and even old friends who used to write monthly now send only rare, apologetic notes, a few small bill" is an example

• Surprise

• Mystery

• Suspense

• Tension

How does the prisoner’s character develop the theme?

• the use of descriptions

• The use of dialogue

• The use of thoughts and feelings

• The use of actions, reactions and imagery