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The main purpose of the rising action in a short story is to (Points : 3)
give background information about the characters.

describe the highest action, or turning point, of the story.

build interest and suspense.

answer the reader's questions.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

build interest and suspense.

Answer 3

In "The Glass of Milk," after the woman helps the boy, the author says, "she [gazes] out at the street, at a distant point in space, and her face seemed sad." From this detail readers can infer that (Points : 3)
the boy’s behavior embarrasses the woman.
the woman wishes she had not helped the boy because she dislikes him.
the woman pities the boy and others who face similar troubles.
the woman wishes other people had helped the boy.





Question 3. 3. James Thurber wrote which of the following kinds of literature? (Points : 3)
epic
humor
Naturalistic
horror





Question 4. 4. In Langston Hughes's short story "Gumption," the sentence, "'You can't live on gumption,' I said, trying to be practical," is an example of which kind of narration? (Points : 3)
first-person

second-person

third-person limited

third-person omniscient






Question 5. 5. Select the word among the choices provided that does not help build a mood of restlessness and anger.

"The boy even imagined the old man was his enemy, who knew his intentions and had decided to frustrate them. He felt like entering and saying something insulting that would force the old man to leave, a rude word or phrase that would show him he had no right to sit there reading for an hour for so small a purchase." (Points : 3)
enemy

frustrate

rude

purchase






Question 6. 6. The setting of a small town during the Great Depression shapes the characters and plot of "Gumption" in that (Points : 3)
the wealthy characters have many options for resolving conflicts.
the impoverished characters face complicated conflicts that they have trouble solving.
the apathetic characters hardly respond to their poor living conditions.
the optimistic characters choose among many opportunities.





Question 7. 7. In "Gumption," why does Charlie Oyster's father challenge the WPA men's decision to give Charlie a road work job instead of a typewriting or bookkeeping job? (Points : 3)
Charlie's father insists that Charlie will learn to use a typewriter and keep the books once he starts working.

Charlie's father wants his son to receive the best education he can.

Charlie's father expects the WPA men to give his son a job that reflects his son's education and experience.

Charlie's father thinks it is unfair that Sylvester received a typewriting job when his son did not.






Question 8. 8. What word best describes the mood created in this sentence from "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”?

"Pick it up, brother!" snapped a cop as the light changed, and Mitty hastily pulled on his gloves and lurched ahead. (Points : 3)
pride
competition
irritation
sadness





Question 9. 9. Which best sums up the conflict and resolution in "The Glass of Milk"? (Points : 3)
The boy is in conflict with the woman at the milk bar; the resolution occurs when the boy forgets about her actions.
The boy is in conflict with the sailors; the resolution occurs when he leaves his ship.
The boy is in conflict with the forces of nature; the resolution occurs when he falls asleep with his face toward the sea.
The boy is in conflict with his feelings; the resolution occurs when he eats at the milk bar, then forgets about it.





Question 10. 10. 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.





Question 11. 11. 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.






Question 12. 12. What makes "The Lady or the Tiger?" different from most stories? (Points : 3)
The story has no clear theme.
The point of view shifts from first to third person.
The conflict is not resolved in the plot.
Only one main character is featured.





Question 13. 13. What can you infer about Walter Mitty from this passage?
"I want some biscuit for small, young dogs," [Walter] said to the clerk. "Any special brand, sir?" The greatest pistol shot in the world thought a moment. "It says 'Puppies Bark for It' on the box," said Walter Mitty.

(Points : 3)
Walter Mitty is the greatest pistol shot in the world.
Walter Mitty's fantasy world and the real world of running errands sometimes blend.
Walter Mitty is very particular about the kind of biscuits he feeds his dogs.
Walter Mitty raises the best dogs in the world.





Question 14. 14. 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.





Question 15. 15. The author of "Gumption" uses a first-person narrator so that readers can (Points : 3)
recognize the story’s theme.
“hear” the thoughts of all characters.
experience events from the narrator's perspective.
objectively compare and contrast characters.





Question 16. 16. 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!" Tessie’s outburst alters the story’s mood by (Points : 3)
building the tension.
adding humor.
relieving the tension.
adding irony.





Question 17. 17. The man in "To Build a Fire" is in conflict with (Points : 3)
his fellow travelers.

the natural world.

his dog.

the "old-timer."






Question 18. 18. Which bests states one theme of "The Lottery"? (Points : 3)
Mr. Summers hates Tessie Hutchinson
Life in a country town is often relaxed and enjoyable.
People who seem average can take part in terrible actions.
Tradition is a barrier against the loss of civilization.





Question 19. 19. The tranquil and ordinary setting of "The Lottery" shapes readers’ experience of the story by (Points : 3)
making the events of the story seem unoriginal and clichéd.
preparing readers for what will happen in the story.
making what happens in the story all the more shocking to readers.
helping readers to see the humor in the story's events.





Question 20. 20. All of the following events mark the climaxes of their respective stories except (Points : 3)
the moment when the boy takes the glass of milk in "The Glass of Milk."
the moment when Hauchecorne bends over to pick up a bit of thin cord in "The Piece of String."
the moment when the man succumbs to the elements and freezes to death in "To Build a Fire."
the moment when the villagers stone Tessie Hutchinson in "The Lottery."

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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