The Road by Cormac

How does the father react to other survivors they meet?

• He is trusting and eager to make friends.

• He is cautious and often avoids them.

• He is hostile and aggressive.

• He is indifferent and ignores them.

How does the father attempt to keep hope alive for the future?

• By planning to build a new community.

• By telling his son stories of a better world.

• By searching for a cure to the apocalypse.

• By collecting artifacts from the past.

How does the father's health impact their journey?

• It forces them to travel faster.

• It slows them down and adds to their difficulties.

• It has no effect on their journey.

• It allows them to take more risks.

How does the son respond to the difficult realities they encounter?

• He becomes desensitized and indifferent.

• He remains compassionate and empathetic.

• He becomes angry and rebellious.

• He becomes withdrawn and silent.

What does the father teach his son about the world they live in?

• To trust everyone they meet.

• To be cautious and always stay alert.

• To rely on technology for survival.

• To seek out large groups of people.

Which of the following statements BEST identifies a theme of the text?

• People should learn to set aside their differences

• Strangers can be more dangerous than they initially appear

• Loneliness can drive people to behave strangely towards others

• Kindness and hospitality are difficult to find among strangers

Who are the main characters in the section of "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy from pages 139-221?

• The Man and The Boy

• The Man and The Woman

• The Boy and The Dog

• The Man and The Stranger

What is the significance of the recurring theme of "carrying the fire" in the story?

• It symbolizes the man's anger.

• It represents hope and survival.

• It indicates the boy's fear.

• It signifies the end of their journey.

What significant event occurs when the man and the boy find a hidden bunker?

• They discover a group of hostile survivors.

• They find a stash of food and supplies.

• They encounter a wild animal.

• They decide to abandon their journey.

What is the primary setting of 'The Road' by Cormac McCarthy?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A post-apocalyptic world

• C) A peaceful countryside

• D) A futuristic space station