The Dinner Party Quiz

How does the third-person narration contribute to the suspense of the story?

• It allows the reader to know the thoughts of all the characters.

• It keeps the reader unaware of the danger until the climax.

• It gives direct insight into the colonel’s perspective.

• It focuses only on the American’s viewpoint.

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How does the author develop the differing perspectives of the colonel and the hostess?

• By showing their actions and contrasting reactions to the situation.

• By providing direct thoughts of both characters.

• By using dialogue to reveal their agreement.

• By making the hostess the narrator.

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What detail does the narrator withhold that builds suspense?

• The colonel’s opinion about gender roles.

• The location of the snake in the room.

• The reason the American counts to 300.

• The reason the hostess looks scared.

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Which statement best expresses the irony in The Dinner Party?

• The colonel argues that women are weaker, but a woman shows the most self-control.

• The American believes the snake is harmless, but it is actually deadly.

• The dinner party was meant to be relaxing, but it turns into a debate.

• The hostess is scared of the snake, yet she still speaks about bravery.

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How does the American’s perspective influence the reader’s experience?

• It provides a humorous view of the dinner party.

• It keeps the reader in suspense as he pieces together clues.

• It shifts the focus to the debate about gender roles.

• It emphasizes the cultural setting over the conflict.

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What detail first suggests that something unusual is happening in the story?

• The hostess suddenly grows pale.

• The American hears a loud hiss.

• The colonel raises his voice.

• The servant drops a tray.

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How does the American confirm his suspicion about the snake?

• He looks under the table and sees it.

• He carefully observes the hostess’s behavior.

• He asks the hostess directly.

• He sees the snake near the door.

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What detail from the story suggests that the American is observant?

• He questions why the servants are bringing out bowls of milk.

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  He notices the hostess’s reaction before anyone else.

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  He asks the colonel to continue his argument.

• He quickly jumps up and warns everyone about the snake.

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What action does the hostess take that reveals her bravery?

• She calmly calls for help.

• She controls her reaction and keeps still.

• She jumps up and warns the guests.

• She asks the colonel to handle the situation.

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If the story were told from the hostess’s perspective, how might the humor in the ending be different?

• The story would not change.

• The humor would be increased because the hostess is afraid of snakes.

• The story would be funnier because the hostess is a comedian.

• The humor would be lost because the reader would already know about the snake.

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