Family Dynamics and Natural Disasters

The story unfolds in the White Mountains, where a family lives in isolation but finds joy in each other's company. One December night, a young traveler arrives, sharing his dreams of becoming famous. The family reflects on their own lives and desires for remembrance. Suddenly, a mountain slide occurs, but miraculously spares their home. The next day, the family is gone, and the visitor's identity remains a mystery.

Who is the author of 'The Ambitious Guest'?

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Mark Twain

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Herman Melville

Where is the family's home located?

• In a valley

• On a beach

• In a bustling city

• High up in the White Mountains

What is unique about the family's location?

• It's near a river

• It's a popular tourist spot

• It's isolated and dangerous

• It's in a desert

How does the family interact with travelers?

• They charge them for food

• They offer them shelter and kindness

• They ignore them

• They ask them to leave

What does the young traveler seek when he arrives at the family's home?

• Directions to the city

• Warmth and company

• A place to sleep

• Food and water

What is the young traveler's secret ambition?

• To travel the world

• To be remembered and admired

• To write a book

• To become wealthy

How does the family react to the young traveler's ambition?

• They discourage him

• They ignore him

• They are touched by his words

• They laugh at him

What does the father wish for his family?

• To travel the world

• To move to the city

• To become famous

• To have a farm in the valley

What is the grandmother's secret?

• She dislikes the mountains

• She has hidden treasure

• She fears not being buried in her best clothes

• She wants to travel

What natural event threatens the family's home?

• A flood

• An earthquake

• A mountain slide

• A tornado