Where Is Here?

In the beginning of "Where is Here?," What does the stranger say that he would like to do?

• poke around

• meet the children

• take photographs of the house

• make an offer to buy the house

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At the end of "Where is Here?," what effect has the stranger's visit had on the family?

• It has left the family sad and tired

• It has left the children excited and curious about math

• It has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused

• It has left the father and mother grateful and appreciative of their lives.

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Which words best characterize the stranger in "Where is Here?"

• He possess a good sense of humor.

• He shows fierce loyalty to his family.

• He proves that he is trustworthy and honest.

• He demonstrates mysterious and confusing power.

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In which of the following places would a person most likely be gregarious?

• a shop

• a party

• a library

• an office

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Which of the following is the best example of a person behaving amiably?

• Patrick complained to the waiter that his soup was cold.

• Dolores offered to share the last slice of cake with Mike.

• LaTasha prepared carefully for her role in the school play.

• Amahl gave a fascinating class presentation on sea creatures.

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If baseball players are stoical in the face of their team's defeat, which of the following must be true?

• The players thank the fans for their su

• The players show no emotion after the game.

• The players accuse the other team of cheating.

• The players begin practicing for the next game.

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"Where is Here?" focuses mostly on which of the following?

• the strong influence of the irrational on human behavior

• the precise, mathematical design of the universe

• the stability of marital relationships

• the dependable beauty of nature

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Which of the following statements best describes how the stranger most likely felt about his mother while he was growing up?

• In his childhood the stranger was afraid of his mother

• In his childhood the stranger did not know his mother

• In his childhood the stranger often fought with his mother

• In his childhood the stranger and his mother were very close

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Which of the following best describes the father's state of mind when the stranger in "Where is Here?" wanders around outside the house?

• The father his delighted to show off the property to the stranger.

• The father is touched by the stranger's desire to see the old home.

• The father is curious about what the stranger is doing but respects the strangers desire to revisit his memories.

• The father is deeply frightened and angered by the stranger's presence.

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes a way in which "Where is Here?" differs from a traditional Gothic story?

• The author conveys tension by showing characters trying to keep their emotions in check.

• The author conveys tension by hinting that a stranger is likely to turn to violence.

• The author explains the mystery of the story fully.

• The author works to create an effect of sadness and tragedy.

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