The Feather Pillow

What caused Alicia's death?

• her husband

• her doctor

• a disease

• her feather pillow

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How does the author create mystery in "The Feather Pillow"?

• By revealing the resolution at the beginning of the story

• Through the use of unreliable narrators

• By leaving details about the feather pillow unexplained

• Through straightforward and explicit descriptions

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What role does the feather pillow play in the development of the story's central conflict?

• It acts as a catalyst for the protagonist's realization.

• It symbolizes comfort and safety amidst turmoil.

• It serves as the primary source of the mysterious illness.

• It represents the hidden secrets within a marriage.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the beginning of “The Feather Pillow,” what does Alicia want from her husband that she does not get?

• a long-term commitment

• steadiness and dependability

• closer attention during her long illness

• more tender expressions of love for her

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In “The Feather Pillow,” what are similarities between the creature that inhabits the pillow and Jordan’s behavior towards Alicia?

• Both are cruel

• Both weaken Alicia

• Both are horrifying to others

• Both are sources of suffering for Alicia

• Both involve something concealed or hidden

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the primary setting of 'The Feather Pillow'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A quiet countryside

• C) A suburban neighborhood

• D) A large, cold house

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Feather Pillow' to create suspense?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Flashback

• C) Irony

• D) Metaphor

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the main theme explored in 'The Feather Pillow'?

• A) The dangers of isolation

• B) The power of love

• C) The importance of family

• D) The struggle for survival

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the author describe the atmosphere in the house where Alicia lives?

• A) Warm and inviting

• B) Cold and oppressive

• C) Chaotic and noisy

• D) Bright and cheerful

What is the significance of the feather pillow in the story?

• A) It is a family heirloom

• B) It is a symbol of wealth

• C) It is the source of Alicia's illness

• D) It is a gift from Alicia's mother

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4