Eileen's Perspectives and Narrator's Reactions

The transcript features a reading of a short story by Shirley Jackson, set in 1949. It follows a guest at a party who engages in a conversation with a high school girl named Eileen. They discuss the future of the world, societal changes, and personal reflections. The dialogue explores themes of fear, societal expectations, and generational differences. The guest reflects on his own youth and the current state of the world, while Eileen shares her thoughts on the future and the potential for change.

Who is the narrator of the story?

• The girl's father

• Eileen

• Shirley Jackson

• C.S. Jackson

What is the narrator's initial reason for going to the kitchen?

• To find Eileen

• To join the party

• To pass out on the couch

• To get ice

How does the narrator describe Eileen's appearance?

• Casual and sporty

• Baggy and ill-formed

• Formal and neat

• Elegant and well-dressed

What does Eileen offer the narrator in the kitchen?

• A seat

• Coffee

• A snack

• A drink

What is Eileen's homework about?

• The future of the world

• Literature

• The history of the world

• Mathematics

What does Eileen think about the future of the world?

• It will improve gradually

• It has no future

• It has a bright future

• It will remain the same

What does Eileen predict will happen to the churches?

• They will become museums

• They will remain unchanged

• They will be the first to go

• They will flourish

What is the narrator's reaction to Eileen's thoughts on societal collapse?

• He agrees with her

• He is indifferent

• He is amused

• He is impatient