Marigolds Test

The Antagonist in "Marigolds" is....________

• Joey

• Lizabeth

• Mrs. Lottie

• John Burke

What emotions does the memory of Miss Lottie's marigolds evoke in the narrator?

• Nostalgia, Joy, and Rage

• Happiness and excitement

• Sadness and fear

• Indifference and boredom

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What causes Lizabeth to destroy Miss Lottie's marigolds?

• They were bothering her brother.

• She was dared by the other kids.

• Her family's roles were reversed.

• She was a child and an adult at the same time.

Why was the act of destroying the marigolds so significant to Lizabeth?

• They took away her "innocence".

• They gave her compassion.

• They made her proud of herself.

• They helped her father get a job.

In which season does the narrator vividly recall the dust and the marigolds?

​ (a)  

• Summer

• Spring

• Fall

• Winter

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The main theme of 'Marigolds' is...

• A) Innocence and compassion

• B) Adventure and excitement

• C) Wealth and power

• D) Friendship and loyalty

What literary device is predominantly used in 'Marigolds' to convey the narrator's emotions?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Hyperbole

• D) Personification

Which character in 'Marigolds' represents the loss of innocence?

• A) Joey

• B) Lizabeth

• C) Miss Lottie

• D) John Burke

What does the destruction of the marigolds symbolize in the story?

• A) The end of childhood

• B) A new beginning

• C) A victory over adversity

• D) A loss of hope

How does the setting of 'Marigolds' contribute to the story's mood?

• A) It creates a sense of adventure

• B) It highlights the poverty and struggle

• C) It adds a mystical element

• D) It emphasizes wealth and luxury