The Year of the Rat Quiz

What is the main theme of realistic fiction as introduced in the story?

• Fantasy and imagination

• Science fiction elements

• Real-life characters and events

• Historical events

What challenge does Pacey face regarding her future career?

• She wants to be a doctor but lacks interest

• She wants to be a teacher but dislikes children

• She wants to be a musician but has no talent

• She wants to be an author and illustrator but her father doubts the profession

What does Pacey's father mean by 'cold door'?

• A door that leads to nowhere

• A literal cold door

• A difficult and uncertain path

• A door that is hard to open

What lesson does the story of the philosophers and the fish convey?

• Only others can truly know you

• Fish are always happy

• You can never understand others

• Self-awareness is key to making decisions

How does Pacey's father encourage her to face challenges?

• By telling her to avoid risks

• By reminding her of the tiger's bravery

• By suggesting she follow others

• By advising her to wait for luck

What does Pacey's father's story about the tiger symbolize?

• The strength and courage within oneself

• The importance of luck

• The power of friendship

• The need for external help

What change does Pacey decide to make in her behavior towards Dunway?

• She decides to ignore him

• She decides to call him names

• She decides to compete with him

• She decides to be kind and respectful

What does Pacey realize about her friendships with Becky and Charlotte?

• They are moving away

• They were never her friends

• She has changed, not them

• They have changed, not her

What does Pacey decide about her dream of becoming an author and illustrator?

• She gives up on it

• She decides to pursue it despite challenges

• She chooses a different career

• She waits for her father's approval

How does Pacey feel after deciding to change her behavior towards Dunway?

• Indifferent and unchanged

• Relieved and empowered

• Anxious and worried

• Confused and uncertain