"The Doll House" Assessment

Which item was Kezia's favorite in the doll's house?

• the sitting room

• the little lamp

• the dolls

• the real windows

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10.RL.RRTC.10 

What family background did the Kelveys have?

• They had a widowed mother working in prison.

• They had an no mother and a jobless father.

• They had a jobless mother and no father.

• They had a mother doing hard work and a father rumored to be in jail.

Why did the other girls look down on the Kelveys?

• The other girls were jealous of their unusual, carefree lives.

• They did not conform to the beauty standards of the day.

• Their family were poor and considered to be very low class.

• They were boastful children who often misbehaved.

What did the Burnell children, especially Isabel, gain from her school friends after having the doll's house?

• a new attitude toward life

• even more popularity at school

• additional, improved playtime

• a better understanding of beauty

Who mostly influenced the children to treat the Kelveys hatefully?

• their parents and families

• their friends

• their own mean spirits

• their education from school

What mean things did Lena say to Lil?

• Lena asked if Lil wanted to be a sailor.

• Lena asked if Lil would ever be able to afford nice clothing.

• Lena asked if Lil would become a servant and if their dad was a prisoner.

• Lena asked if Lil lived on the street.

What is ironic about the Burnells inviting the school girls to see the house?

• They are actually there to vandalize the house not play with it

• They are invited 2 at a time

• They are not allowed to touch the house

• They are there to admire the house but not to stay and play with it

Which of the following most likely drove Kezia to let the Kelvey girls see the doll's house?

• Kezia's curiosity about the Kelvey girls
• Kezia's rebellious nature against her family's rules
• Kezia's sympathy and understanding towards the Kelvey girls
• Kezia's desire to show off her doll's house

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How is Kezia different from the others in her family?

• She does not like the doll house

• She acts out in school and disobeys the teacher

• She prefers handmade dresses

• She wants to include the Kelvey sisters

Which of the following is a theme in "The Doll House"? (pick all that apply)

• Friendship is a bond thicker than blood.

• Consumerism even affects children

• Childhood is the best time of your life.

• Classism (prejudice towards lower classes and people with less money) can lead to cruelty

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