Quiz on *The Secret Life of Walter Mitty*

What evidence from the text best supports the idea that Walter Mitty is not satisfied with his everyday life?

• He daydreams about being a hero in dramatic situations.

• He purchases snow boots even though he doesn’t want them.

• He drives his wife to her hair appointment.

What is a central theme in *The Secret Life of Walter Mitty*?

• The conflict between illusion and reality.

• The excitement of wartime adventures.

• The boring nature of everyday life.

How does Walter Mitty’s character develop through his interactions with his wife?

• His daydreams become more intense as he feels direspected.

• He gains confidence from his wife’s support.

• He completely stops daydreaming after an argument with his wife.

What effect does the repetition of the sound "pocketa-pocketa-pocketa" in Mitty's daydreams have on the tone of the story?

• It creates a sense of urgency and excitement.

• It introduces comic relief in intense situations.

• It symbolizes Mitty's failure to escape reality.

How does the structure of the story, alternating between fantasy and reality, contribute to its meaning?

• It shows the contrast between Mitty’s dreams and his dull reality.

• It creates confusion for the reader about what is real.

• It builds suspense about whether Mitty’s dreams will come true.

Which of the following narrative techniques is most used in *The Secret Life of Walter Mitty*?

• Flashbacks

• Dialogue-driven narrative

• Shifts between third-person narration and Mitty's inner fantasies

What does the word "obstreosis" likely mean in the following context: “He has obstreosis of the ductal tract”?

• A made-up (not real) medical condition in Mitty’s fantasy

• A real, dangerous medical condition

• A surgical tool used by doctors

Based on the context, what does the phrase "I'll take over" suggest about Mitty’s self-perception during his daydream as a surgeon?

• He believes he is powerless and incapable.

• He sees himself as a capable leader in control of the situation.

• He is fearful and hesitant to act.

Judging from what she says and does, how does Mrs. Mitty feel about her husband?

• She loves and respects him.

• She is proud of him.

• She is irritated and annoyed with him.

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In Walter Mitty’s daydreams, how do the other characters treat him?

• respectfully

• sympathetically

• impatiently

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