A Good Man Is Hard to Find

In paragraphs 1 and 2, how does the author NOT establish a conflict?

• It is established by revealing the grandmother’s objection to go to Florida.

• It is established by showing Bailey’s admiration and respect of his mother.

• It is established by illustrating the Misfit’s major role in the story.

• It is established by the grandmother’s desire to protect her grandchildren.

What is the point of view "A Good Man is Hard to Find"?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person

• 3rd person omniscient

Why does the author introduce the grandmother with her comments about the Misfit in paragraph 1?

• to emphasize her belief in the justice system

• to emphasize how dangerous it has become to travel

• to emphasize how her manipulative nature

• to emphasize her concern for her family’s safety

What is the significance of the author introducing the reader to The Misfit as well as the cat early in the story before they have an active role? How does this contribute to the development of the plot?

• It contributes to the characterization of Bailey and the children’s mother.

• It conveys the grandmother’s perception of the world and its changes.

• It contributes to the smooth progression of events in the story.

• It conveys the author’s views of the importance of appearance.

How would the story differ if the author didn’t mention the Misfit at the beginning and the middle, at Red Sammy’s, of the story before he appears

• The reader wouldn’t have a foundational understanding of his good manners.

• The reader wouldn’t experience the suspense and tension of the plot.

• The reader wouldn’t know why the children’s mother didn’t want to go to Florida.

• The reader wouldn’t understand the Misfit’s motives behind stopping to help.

Which of the following best identifies a theme of the text?

• A person’s morality cannot be determined by their appearance.

• There is no way to change or affect a truly evil person.

• It is important to present a certain image to the world.

• When people lie, the consequences are usually dire.

Why does the author choose to have The Misfit shoot the grandmother last?

• to allow her to talk The Misfit into turning himself in to the police

• to give her the chance to teach The Misfit about the South

• to allow the reader to see her lack of affection for her family

• to let readers see her change through her dialogue with The Misfit

Which line from the text shows the reflective conclusion?

• “Take her off and thow her where you thown the others,” he said, picking up the cat that was rubbing itself against his leg.

• “She was a talker, wasn’t she?” Bobby Lee said, sliding down the ditch with a yodel.

• “She would of been a good woman,” The Misfit said, “if it had been somebody there to shoot her every minute of her life.”

• “Some fun!” Bobby Lee said.