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

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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 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.

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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 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

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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 primary theme of 'The Feather Pillow'?

• A) Love and romance

• B) Isolation and alienation

• C) Adventure and exploration

• D) Friendship and loyalty

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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

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

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Personification

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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 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

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

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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 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

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

• A) Energetic

• B) Naive

• C) Resilient

• D) Suspicious

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

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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