"The Cottage" Review

In “The Cottage,” where does the narrator live?

• in a village
• in the woods
• on a farm

• in a castle

What happened to the narrator’s mother?

• She died.

• She was arrested.

• She was killed.

• She ran away.

How is the narrator treated by the people of the village? Choose TWO options.

• They turn away from her.
• They refuse to sell food to her.
• They call her insulting names.
• They refuse to look her in the eyes.
• They bribe her to leave them alone.

What change occurs as the narrator gets older?

• She becomes someone others go to for help.
• She stops visiting the village.
• She misses her father more and more.
• Her tastes and diet evolve over time.

What point of view is "The Cottage" told from?

• First-person
• Third person limited
• Third person omniscient

How does the point of view in "The Cottage" affect the reader’s perception of the narrator?

• It allows the reader to experience the narrator’s thoughts and emotions.
• It provides a logical and objective explanation of the events.

• It focuses on the actions of others, making the narrator a mystery to the reader.

*The fact that the narrator talks to the reader demonstrates what suspenseful element?

• cliffhanger
• limited point of view
• uncertainty
• dark humor

*How does knowing only the narrator's perspective of the events contribute to the reader's understanding of the story?

• It creates a sense of certainty and clarity for the reader.
• It allows the reader to focus on the actions of other characters.
• It makes the story predictable and less engaging.
• It adds suspense and mystery for the reader.

*How does the narrator’s view of other characters influence the reader’s understanding of them?

• The narrator’s wariness of other characters helps to create an atmosphere of tension and mistrust.

• The narrator does not focus on other characters, leaving their motivations unclear.
• The narrator makes the other characters perfect and without flaws.

*How does the narrator’s emotions affect the story?

• The narrator’s calm "voice" establishes a slow and intentional pace.
• The narrator’s intense emotions create a sense of urgency and a faster pace.
• The narrator’s emotions are unstable, making the story jumbled and confused.