Inferred Meaning in The Outsider

Inferred Meaning in The Outsider

12th Grade

12 Qs

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Inferred Meaning in The Outsider

Inferred Meaning in The Outsider

Assessment

Quiz

English

12th Grade

Easy

Created by

Josh Spears

Used 4+ times

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12 questions

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1.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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H.P Lovecraft wrote a series of short stories and novellas in a new genre that is called...

2.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Themes present in the test

,

(b) Themes that are NOT present

Mystery and Uncertainty

Gothic Atmosphere

Supernatural Elements

Isolation and Loneliness:

Adventure

Fear and Sadness

Social or Political Commentary

Friendship

The Passage of Time

Love and Romance:

Conflict or Struggle

Nature and the Environment

Answer explanation

  1. Isolation and Loneliness: The protagonist lives in a dark and dismal castle, isolated from the outside world. They have no human interaction and are surrounded by eerie, lifeless elements.

  2. Fear and Sadness: The memories of the protagonist's childhood bring fear and sadness, emphasizing the emotional turmoil they experience.

  3. Gothic Atmosphere: The setting of the story is a gothic castle with dark, damp corridors, high ceilings, and a sense of decay, creating a gothic and eerie atmosphere.

  4. Mystery and Uncertainty: The protagonist's origins and the nature of the castle are shrouded in mystery and uncertainty. They do not know where they were born or who cared for them.

  5. Supernatural Elements: The mention of gods, grotesque trees, and the unknown outer sky hints at supernatural or otherworldly aspects in the story.

  6. The Passage of Time: The protagonist is unable to measure time accurately, suggesting a timeless or distorted perception of time in the castle.

Themes not present in the extract:

  1. Love and Romance: There is no mention of love or romantic relationships in the extract.

  2. Adventure: The protagonist's situation seems more focused on confinement and introspection rather than adventure.

  3. Friendship: The protagonist's isolation and lack of human interaction do not allow for the theme of friendship to be explored.

  4. Conflict or Struggle: While there is an internal struggle hinted at in the protagonist's emotions, there is no external conflict or struggle presented in this passage.

  5. Nature and the Environment: Although the passage mentions grotesque trees and vine-encumbered trees, it does not delve into a deeper exploration of nature or environmental themes.

  6. Social or Political Commentary: The passage primarily focuses on the protagonist's personal experiences and does not touch upon broader social or political issues.

3.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The protagonist associates (a)   with childhood.

Happy and joyful memories
Fearful and sad memories
Exciting and adventurous memories
Peaceful and serene memories

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be inferred about the protagonist's living conditions from the description of the castle?

The protagonist lives in a clean, well-maintained environment

The protagonist's surroundings are bright and cheerful

The protagonist's living conditions are gloomy and neglected

The protagonist lives in a spacious and luxurious setting

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

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What can be inferred by the "dark and dingy" description?

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be inferred about the protagonist's feelings towards the trees in the twilight groves, considering the themes of perception and interpretation?

They find them to be beautiful and enchanting, suggesting a theme of appreciation for nature

They perceive them as small and delicate, indicating a theme of vulnerability

They view them as grotesque and gigantic, hinting at themes of fear and intimidation

They see them as bare and lifeless, pointing towards themes of desolation and decay

7.

DRAW QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Draw a grotesque and mysterious tree!

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