Question

In "The Piece of String," what motivates Master Maladain to tell the mayor that Master Hauchecorne took the pocketbook? (Points : 3)
Master Maladain saw Master Hauchecorne pick up the pocketbook.
Master Maladain feels ill will toward Master Hauchecorne.
Master Maladain hopes to gain the villagers' good faith.
Master Maladain wants to force the real thief to reveal himself.

Answer 1

@Librarian

Answer 2

@ShayleeCutie You called?

Answer 3

http://www.online-literature.com/hawthorne/270/

Answer 4

C

Answer 5

o thx i have a few more

Answer 6

How does Guy de Maupassant use irony in "The Piece of String"? (Points : 3)
Master Maladain, who is a kind man, unintentionally causes another character great harm.

Master Hauchecorne, who is often deceitful, breaks down when people don't believe he is telling the truth.

The mayor is a foolish person who accidentally makes an extremely wise decision.

Master Maladain and Master Hauchecorne never reconcile their differences.

Answer 7

"Closes Eyes Points To" A

Answer 8

In "To Build a Fire," what does the man's reaction to the advice given to him by the "old-timer" demonstrate? (Points : 3)
The man is used to and comfortable with the Yukon.
The man is foolish and inexperienced.
The man has great respect for the "old-timer."
The man’s intended journey involves risk.

Answer 9

@Librarian

Answer 10

c?

Answer 11

C (=

Answer 12

After the first drawing in "The Lottery," Tessie Hutchinson shouts to Mr. Summers, "You didn't give him enough time to take any paper he wanted. I saw you. It wasn't fair!" How does Tessie's outburst at this point in the story affect the mood of the piece? (Points : 3)
Tessie's outburst defuses the tension in the story.

Tessie's outburst has no impact on the mood of the story.

Tessie's outburst creates humor in the story where there previously was none.

Tessie's outburst increases the tension in the story.

Answer 13

I have no idea with this one...

Answer 14

o ok

Answer 15

What is the main conflict in "To Build a Fire"? (Points : 3)
The man is in conflict with the dangers of the natural world.
The man is in conflict with the "old-timer."
The man is in conflict with other travelers in the Yukon.
The man is in conflict with his dog.

Answer 16

Sorry /=

Answer 17

@Librarian

Answer 18

The man is in conflict with the "old-timer."

Answer 19

Which of the following can be understood as a theme of "The Lottery"? (Points : 3)
Seemingly ordinary people can do horrible things.

Tradition is the only thing that prevents people from becoming uncivilized.

People are friendlier in small towns.

Tessie Hutchinson is a bad person.

Answer 20

@Librarian

Answer 21

I think its: People are friendlier in small towns.

Answer 22

How does the setting of "The Lottery" affect the impact of that story's events on readers? (Points : 3)
The tranquil and ordinary setting prepares readers for what will happen in the story.

The tranquil and ordinary setting makes what happens in the story all the more shocking to readers.

The tranquil and ordinary setting helps readers to see the humor in the story's events.

The tranquil and ordinary setting makes the events of the story seem unoriginal and clichéd.

Answer 23

b

Answer 24

Which event is not the climax of the story from which the event is taken? (Points : 3)
In “The Lottery,” the villagers stone Tessie Hutchinson.
In “To Build a Fire,” the man succumbs to the elements and freezes to death.
In “The Piece of String,” Hauchecorne bends over to pick up a bit of thin cord.
In "The Glass of Milk," the boy takes the glass of milk.

Answer 25

@Librarian

Answer 26

this is the last one

Answer 27

KK

Answer 28

Which event is not the climax of the story from which the event is taken? (Points : 3)
In “The Lottery,” the villagers stone Tessie Hutchinson.
In “To Build a Fire,” the man succumbs to the elements and freezes to death.
In “The Piece of String,” Hauchecorne bends over to pick up a bit of thin cord.
In "The Glass of Milk," the boy takes the glass of milk.

Answer 29

C? I think /=