What is the significance of Mitty's daydreams in the story?
Walter Mitty

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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Mitty's daydreams provide an outlet for his unfulfilled desires and highlight his yearning for excitement and purpose.
Mitty's daydreams represent his contentment with his current life
Mitty's daydreams are a distraction from his responsibilities
Mitty's daydreams are a sign of mental illness
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does Mitty's wife impact his life and daydreams?
Mitty's wife's constant criticism and lack of support cause him to daydream as a coping mechanism.
Mitty's wife's unwavering support boosts his confidence and diminishes his daydreaming.
Mitty's wife's encouragement of his hobbies reduces his need for daydreaming.
Mitty's wife's indifference towards him leads to a decrease in his daydreaming.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Compare and contrast Mitty's real life with his fantasies.
Mitty's real life is mundane and filled with tasks like running errands, while his fantasies are adventurous and heroic.
Mitty's real life is adventurous and daring, while his fantasies are safe and predictable.
Mitty's real life is filled with heroic deeds, while his fantasies are mundane and ordinary.
Mitty's real life is exciting and full of adventures, while his fantasies are dull and boring.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How do Mitty's daydreams reflect his desires and aspirations?
Mitty's daydreams reflect his desires and aspirations by making him fearful and anxious.
Mitty's daydreams reflect his desires and aspirations by showing him as lazy and unmotivated.
Mitty's daydreams reflect his desires and aspirations by depicting him as a sidekick or follower.
Mitty's daydreams reflect his desires and aspirations by portraying him as heroic, confident, and in control.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Discuss the moments in the story where Mitty's daydreams directly influence his actions in reality.
War hero, brilliant surgeon, defendant in a courtroom, and captain of a Navy hydroplane.
Astronaut on a space mission
Famous rockstar performing at a concert
Professional athlete competing in the Olympics
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the ending of 'The Secret Life of Walter Mitty' suggest about the balance between reality and fantasy?
The ending suggests that reality is always better than fantasy
The ending indicates that fantasy is more important than reality
The ending implies that fantasy should be completely avoided
The balance between reality and fantasy is essential for a fulfilling life.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What role does the setting play in enhancing the contrast between Walter Mitty's real life and his daydreams?
The setting highlights the monotony of Mitty's real life compared to the vibrancy of his daydreams.
The setting is irrelevant to the contrast between Mitty's real life and his daydreams.
The setting is constantly changing, reflecting the instability of Mitty's daydreams.
The setting mirrors the adventurous nature of Mitty's daydreams, making his real life seem more exciting.
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