Ellen Foster

Infer: what is Mrs. Foster’s motivation for writing these letters to her husband?

• To show Mr. Foster that she still cares about him, despite his constant attempts to subtly torture her.

• To maintain her image as a loving and caring wife, who has no knowledge of her husband’s slow death.

• To express her guilt for what she has done to him and apologize for her cruel behavior.

• To keep up the image of a happy couple so their daughter, Ellen, does not worry.

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Mrs. Foster changes dramatically from the beginning to the end of the story. Because of this change, Mrs. Foster is best characterized as-

• Static

• Dynamic

• Round

• Flat

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Which of the following least characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of the story?

• loyal

• loving

• submissive

• assertive

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Which statement best represents the type of conflict in the story?

• Man vs. Self. Mrs. Foster is struggling with whether to leave her husband and get divorced or stay.

• Man vs. Society. Mrs. Foster struggles with conforming to her expectations as a woman.

• Man. vs. Nature. Mr. Foster struggles with the nature of his wife's illness and how to cope.

• Man vs. Man. Mrs. Foster struggles against her husband who intentionally perpetuates her fear and attempts to control her life.

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Mr. Foster’s actions in the story are best characterized as-

• caring and supportive

• malicious and devious

• concerned yet inquisitive

• Disrespectful but thoughtful

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What is the new mood which develops while Ms. Foster is on the plane?

• nervous

• apprehensive

• intimidated

• reassured

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Mrs. Foster changes dramatically from the beginning to the end of the story. Because of this change, Mrs. Foster is best characterized as-

• a static character

• a flat character

• a dynamic character

• a supporting character

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What is the primary theme of the novel 'Ellen Foster'?

• A) The struggle for identity and self-discovery

• B) The impact of war on families

• C) The journey of a hero

• D) The power of technology

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Ellen Foster' to convey Ellen's inner thoughts?

• A) Metaphor

• B) First-person narration

• C) Foreshadowing

• D) Irony

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In 'Ellen Foster', how does Ellen's relationship with her father affect her development?

• A) It makes her more dependent on others.

• B) It strengthens her resolve to be independent.

• C) It causes her to become more introverted.

• D) It leads her to trust people easily.

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