The Man Who Loved Flowers Basic Comprehension

What does the story reveal about the duality of human nature?

• Humans are inherently evil
• Humans have both good and evil sides
• Humans are inherently good
• Humans are unpredictable

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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What is one theme explored in 'The Man Who Loved Flowers'?

• The importance of friendship
• The power of love
• The duality of good and evil
• The beauty of nature

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the young man's chilling transformation in the story reveal about the human mind?

• Its ability to overcome fear
• Its resilience in the face of adversity
• Its vulnerability to deception
• Its capacity for love

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the duality of human nature refer to in the story?

• The complexity of human emotions
• The balance between reality and illusion
• The contrast between love and hate
• The struggle between good and evil

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What techniques does Stephen King use to build suspense in the story?

• Flashbacks
• Symbolism
• Humor and satire
• Foreshadowing

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are the consequences of misplaced affection in the narrative?

• Indifference and apathy
• Happiness and fulfillment
• Tragic outcomes and shattered illusions
• Forgiveness and redemption

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the main setting of 'The Man Who Loved Flowers'?

• A remote island in the Pacific
• A small town in the 1950s
• New York City during the late 1960s
• A futuristic dystopian society

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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What happens when the young man reaches his Norma's apartment?

• Norma is waiting for him with open arms
• Norma surprises him with a romantic gesture
• Norma is not home
• He finds a different woman who is alarmed by his presence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the narrator's observations and the young man's inner thoughts create in the story?

• A state of confusion and chaos
• An atmosphere of mystery and unease
• A feeling of peace and contentment
• A sense of joy and excitement

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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How would you describe the young man's character based on the story?

• Cowardly and selfish
• Sinister and manipulative
• Naive and gullible
• Well-dressed and kind-hearted

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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