“Gift of the Magi” <\/p>\n
Choose the best multiple-choice answers for the following questions about the short story “Gift of the Magi.”<\/p>\n
7. What is ironic about “The Gift of the Magi”?<\/p>\n
Della thinks she looks like a Coney Island chorus girl with her short hair.<\/p>\n
Della and Jim sacrifice greatly in order to buy gifts that can’t be used.<\/p>\n
Della goes to get her hair cut and receives as much as Jim earns in a week.<\/p>\n
Jim’s paycheck has been reduced to twenty dollars a week, rather than thirty dollars a week.<\/p>\n
8. Which of the following pieces of advice would be a good theme statement for “The Gift of the Magi”?<\/p>\n
Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your gold and good health have vanished. \u2013 Og Mandino<\/p>\n
Don’t be afraid to take big steps. You can’t cross a chasm in two small jumps. \u2013 David Lloyd George<\/p>\n
Don’t carry a grudge. While you’re carrying the grudge the other’s guy’s out dancing. \u2013 Buddy Hackett<\/p>\n
Always be a little kinder than necessary. \u2013 James M. Barrie<\/p>\n
9. According to O. Henry, who are the wisest gift givers?<\/p>\n
Those who are willing to sacrifice for a loved one.<\/p>\n
Those who find out what a loved one wants before shopping.<\/p>\n
Those who secretly give gifts to the ones they love.<\/p>\n
Those who budget and spend their money cautiously.<\/p>\n
10. Which of the following would O. Henry say is the most valuable possession?<\/p>\n
learning<\/p>\n
love<\/p>\n
beauty<\/p>\n
wealth<\/p>\n
11. What does O. Henry mean when he says that people like Jim and Della “are the magi”?<\/p>\n
They dress up like the magi in Christmas pageants.<\/p>\n
They find joy in traveling \u2013 searching for their dreams.<\/p>\n
They are wise because their lives are guided by love.<\/p>\n
They have read a lot about the magi and the East.<\/p>\n
“Through the Tunnel” <\/p>\n
Choose the best multiple-choice answers for the following questions about the short story “Through the Tunnel.”<\/p>\n
12. In “Through the Tunnel,” how does Jerry change throughout the course of the story?<\/p>\n
He is full of self-doubt until he teaches himself to swim and gains confidence in his abilities.<\/p>\n
He matures from a frustrated little boy to a confident young man.<\/p>\n
He begins his vacation believing in himself and leaves frustrated because of his weaknesses.<\/p>\n
He is shy when he first meets the older boys; later, he is bold when he encounters them again.<\/p>\n
13. What is a valid theme statement for “Through the Tunnel”?<\/p>\n
There comes a time in a young person’s life when he\/she wishes to enter the adult world.<\/p>\n
It’s important for young people to take time to get away from their busy routines and just relax.<\/p>\n
Everyone should take time to study and enjoy the beauties of nature.<\/p>\n
Without parental supervision, a young person can get into a lot of trouble.<\/p>\n
14. Which point of view is used in “Through the Tunnel”?<\/p>\n
first person<\/p>\n
third person objective<\/p>\n
third person limited<\/p>\n
third person omniscient<\/p>\n
15. Which of the following is not a conflict Jerry faces in “Through the Tunnel”?<\/p>\n
The internal conflict of wanting to assert independence.<\/p>\n
The internal conflict of overcoming fear of the unknown.<\/p>\n
The external conflict of underwater dangers.<\/p>\n
The external conflict of extreme peer pressure.<\/p>\n
“Raymond’s Run” <\/p>\n
Choose the best multiple-choice answers for the following questions about the short story “Raymond’s Run.”<\/p>\n
16. Why does Toni Cade Bambara call her story “Raymond’s Run”?<\/p>\n
The story centers around how people in Hazel’s town try to run Raymond’s life.<\/p>\n
In the story, Raymond is able to enter the twenty-yard dash in the May Day races and almost wins.<\/p>\n
Hazel’s sudden insight that Raymond is a good runner is a highlight of the story.<\/p>\n
The title is symbolic because Raymond runs his sister’s life by taking up all her free time.<\/p>\n
17. In which of the following situations would Hazel feel most comfortable?<\/p>\n
entering her smile in a photo contest<\/p>\n
dancing around a May pole in a white dress<\/p>\n
hugging her brother Raymond in public<\/p>\n
playing the part of a wolf in a school<\/p>\n
18. Which of the following statements is the best theme of the story?<\/p>\n
Exercise your imagination frequently.<\/p>\n
Avoid conflict with others at all costs.<\/p>\n
Don’t be overly confident in yourself.<\/p>\n
Be honest and worthy of respect.<\/p>\n
19. Which of the following is something that bothers Hazel?<\/p>\n
showing off<\/p>\n
fakeness<\/p>\n
bragging<\/p>\n
fist fights<\/p>\n
20. From what we can gather, how does Raymond feel about his sister?<\/p>\n
He is frustrated by her constant attentiveness.<\/p>\n
He admires her and wants to be like her.<\/p>\n
He feels that she neglects and avoids him.<\/p>\n
He is indifferent towards her.<\/p>\n
21. How does Hazel show her love for her brother Raymond in the story?<\/p>\n
constantly watching out for his well-being<\/p>\n
telling him “I love you” every day<\/p>\n
coaching him every day in his running<\/p>\n
entering him in the May Day races<\/p>\n
22. Which two words best describe Hazel Parker (Squeaky)?<\/p>\n
neglectful and idle<\/p>\n
timid and patient<\/p>\n
nonjudgemental and shy<\/p>\n
genuine and confident<\/p>\n
23. Why is Hazel jumping up and down after the race?<\/p>\n
She can’t wait to get another ribbon to add to her collection.<\/p>\n
She is extremely excited that she beat Gretchen P. Lewis.<\/p>\n
She realizes that with practice she could enter the Olympics.<\/p>\n
She is excited to see Raymond and can’t wait to coach him.<\/p>\n
“Magic and the Night River” <\/p>\n
Choose the best multiple-choice answers for the following questions about the short story “Magic and the Night River.”<\/p>\n
24. What is the significance of the title “Magic and the Night River”?<\/p>\n
Yoshi and his grandfather entertain tourists with magic tricks.<\/p>\n
Kano’s cormorants magically come back to him after being let free.<\/p>\n
The fishermen are able to light lamps on the water as if by magic.<\/p>\n
Yoshi’s grandfather’s cormorants are “tied” to him as if by magic.<\/p>\n
25. What does Yoshi see as “another kind of magic” in the last paragraph?<\/p>\n
He grows stronger while his grandfather grows weaker.<\/p>\n
Kano is going to let them continue to rent the boat.<\/p>\n
His grandfather will be able to train eight new birds.<\/p>\n
His grandfather knows each bird by name.<\/p>\n
26. By the end of the story, how does Kano feel about Yoshi’s grandfather?<\/p>\n
He is disappointed that he didn’t catch more fish.<\/p>\n
He wants to take fishing lessons from him.<\/p>\n
He decides that he is too old to fish on his boat.<\/p>\n
He has gained respect for this gentle fisherman.<\/p>\n
27. What are Yoshi’s feelings about his grandfather?<\/p>\n
He thinks he is the greatest master fisherman.<\/p>\n
He wishes he would stand up to Kano.<\/p>\n
He is sad that they don’t communicate very well.<\/p>\n
He wishes he were younger and quicker.<\/p>\n
28. What does Yoshi think will happen in the future?<\/p>\n
He and his grandfather will set up a tourist attraction.<\/p>\n
He and his grandfather will continue fishing with many birds.<\/p>\n
He and his grandfather will buy all Kano’s boats.<\/p>\n
He and his grandfather will look for another boat to rent.<\/p>\n
29. What happens out on the water that amazes Yoshi and his grandfather the most?<\/p>\n
Kano lets his birds fly away.<\/p>\n
Yoshi is able to untangle the cords.<\/p>\n
They catch more fish than Kano.<\/p>\n
The freed birds come back to their boat.<\/p>\n
30. What unexpected conflict arises out on the water?<\/p>\n
Yoshi’s grandfather loses all his cormorants.<\/p>\n
Yoshi almost drowns after losing his balance and falling in the water.<\/p>\n
Yoshi’s and his grandfather’s cords get tangled with another boat’s.<\/p>\n
Kano begins yelling across the water at Yoshi’s grandfather.<\/p>\n
31. Matching. Match the following terms with their appropriate meanings. Look for familiar word parts to decode the meanings of each word.<\/p>\n
1.against name (or a word of opposite meaning)<\/p>\n
2.a false name<\/p>\n
3.the outer layer of skin<\/p>\n
4.of or relating to a father<\/p>\n
5.love or enthusiasm for something that is new<\/p>\n
a.neophilia<\/p>\n
b.paternal<\/p>\n
c.pseudonym<\/p>\n
d.epidermis<\/p>\n
e.antonym<\/p>\n
Short Story Elements. <\/p>\n
Multiple choice. Choose the correct response in the following questions and statements about short story elements. <\/p>\n
32. The process of bringing a character to life in a story is called<\/p>\n
character dialogue<\/p>\n
character analysis<\/p>\n
characterization<\/p>\n
character motive<\/p>\n
33. Which point of view is being used if the narrator (outside the story) relates the thoughts and feelings of only one character in a story?<\/p>\n
third person limited<\/p>\n
third person objective<\/p>\n
first person<\/p>\n
third person omniscient<\/p>\n
34. The setting in a story is the time and place of the story’s action.<\/p>\n
true<\/p>\n
false<\/p>\n
35. What are the two main types of conflict a main character might encounter in a story?<\/p>\n
rising and falling<\/p>\n
exposition and resolution<\/p>\n
natural and unnatural<\/p>\n
internal and external<\/p>\n
36. Which of the following statements about theme is false?<\/p>\n
Theme is the basic message an author is trying to portray in a story.<\/p>\n
We usually have to infer the author’s central idea from the story.<\/p>\n
There can be more than one theme in a piece of literature.<\/p>\n
The author usually tells us the theme at the end of the story.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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