The Way Up to Heaven

Which of the following theme statements is NOT depicted throughout The Way Up to Heaven?

• Desperate people will do anything for their freedom

• Attempting to control someone can have dangerous consequences

• Love and compassion can conquer all situations

•  Betrayal can be deadly

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

• Loving

• Loyal

• Anxious

• Assertive

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.

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.

Which of the following best describes the main theme of 'The Way Up to Heaven'?

• A) The struggle for personal freedom

• B) The power of love and compassion

• C) The consequences of betrayal

• D) The importance of family loyalty

What is Mrs. Foster's primary emotion at the beginning of the story?

• A) Happiness

• B) Anxiety

• C) Indifference

• D) Anger

Which type of conflict is most prominent in 'The Way Up to Heaven'?

• A) Man vs. Self

• B) Man vs. Society

• C) Man vs. Nature

• D) Man vs. Man

What motivates Mrs. Foster's actions throughout the story?

• A) Her love for her husband

• B) Her desire for independence

• C) Her fear of flying

• D) Her need for social acceptance

Which literary device is used to highlight Mr. Foster's controlling nature?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Foreshadowing

• D) Symbolism

How does the author create suspense in 'The Way Up to Heaven'?

• A) By using vivid descriptions

• B) By revealing the ending first

• C) By withholding key information

• D) By focusing on character dialogue