The Feather Pillow

What are the servant’s strongest feelings at the end of “The Feather Pillow”?

• horror and disgust

• anxiety and suspense

• dismay and confusion

• sympathy and compassion

Which sentence provides the best example from "The Feather Pillow" of a character’s action that results in events that are quite different from what is intended or expected?

• Alicia decides to ignore her former dreams of what her marriage would be like.

• A doctor prescribes complete bed rest for Alicia to treat the cause of her weakness.

• The doctors attempt cures but find Alicia’s illness to be unexplainable and give up trying to cure her.

• Jordan withholds expressions of his love and discourages Alicia from stating her wish for more tenderness.

What does this paragraph from “The Feather Pillow” reveal about the author’s writing in the story? Choose three options.

• it varies sentence lengths

• It is conversational in nature

• It provides hints about what will happen later.

• It uses complex sentences that are difficult to follow.

• It uses comparisons between things that are different from each other

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

• A) Love and romance

• B) Isolation and alienation

• C) Adventure and exploration

• D) Friendship and loyalty

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

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Personification

What is the setting of 'The Feather Pillow'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A quiet countryside

• C) A suburban neighborhood

• D) A large, cold house

How does the author create suspense in 'The Feather Pillow'?

• A) By revealing the ending at the beginning

• B) By using detailed character descriptions

• C) By withholding key information until the end

• D) By using a humorous tone

What is the significance of the pillow in 'The Feather Pillow'?

• A) It symbolizes comfort and safety

• B) It represents the protagonist's dreams

• C) It is a metaphor for the protagonist's illness

• D) It is a family heirloom

Which character trait best describes Alicia in 'The Feather Pillow'?

• A) Energetic

• B) Naive

• C) Resilient

• D) Suspicious

What role does Jordan play in Alicia's life in 'The Feather Pillow'?

• A) Her supportive friend

• B) Her distant husband

• C) Her caring brother

• D) Her protective father