Where Is Here

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 is delighted to show the property off to the stranger and regrets not inviting him inside.

• The father is touched by the stranger’s desire to see the old home and eager to make him welcome.

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

• The father is deeply frightened and angered by the stranger’s presence but cannot think of a way to get rid of him.

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When does “Where Is Here?” take place?

• on a snowy day at a hillside cottage

• on a chilly, damp evening at sunset

• late on a breezy afternoon in summertime

• early in the morning, just before sunrise

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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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After which event in “Where Is Here?” does the father announce forcefully, “The visit is over”?

• the stranger’s bursting into tears

• the stranger’s entrance into the house

• the stranger’s request to sit on the basement steps

• the stranger’s statement that there used be a water stain on the wall

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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 possesses 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 powers.

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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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The following question has two parts. Answer Part A first, and then Part B. Part A The stranger in “Where Is Here?” mentions his mother several times. Which of the following statements describes how he 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 excerpts from “Where Is Here?” best supports the answer to Part A?

• As if embarrassed, he said, “Mother too had plants on this windowsill but I don’t recall them ever blooming.”

• “And Mother sat there,” he said, merely pointing. “I don’t recall my own place or my sister’s but I suppose it doesn’t matter.”

• “Sometimes Mother would join me, if she was in the mood, and we’d plot together—oh, all sorts of fantastical things!”

• Hurriedly she said, “Is your mother still living, Mr. . . . ?” “Oh no. Not at all,” the stranger said, rising abruptly from the window seat. . . .

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Which of the following excerpts from “Where Is Here?” best supports the answer to Part A?

• “Where is he now?” the mother asked. “He just went into the garage,” the father said.

• “He wouldn’t want anyone with him,” the father said. He moved stealthily to another window, peering through the curtains.

• “Doing what?” the mother asked. “Not doing anything, just walking,” the father said. “He seems to have a slight limp.”

• The father had moved to another window and stood quietly watching. . . . “Is it possible he remembers those swings from his childhood?”

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