"The Doll's House" by Katherine Mansfield

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Who is the oldest of the Burnell sisters?

Lotti

Isabel

Kezia

2.

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An example of 3rd person limited is ...

I knew I would see him again. One day...

There was trouble. Everyone was worried and siltenly praying

As we walked Tom was sad, Alex angry and I was tired.

Tom is my best friend. I don't understand how he could hurt me so.

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This is an example of a 1st person narrator

He was nervous as he opened the door

When I opened the door I knew he was trouble

Peter was a thief. He stole all her money and he is hated by everyone

It was a clold and clear morning. They sat outside, pensive and freezing.

4.

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What objecti n the doll's house is Kezia's favorite?

The real windows

The porch with globs of paint

The family of dolls

The little lamp

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What does Kezia do that makes Aunt Beryl angry?

She comes home late from school

She gives the Kelveys some food from the house

She shows the doll house to the Kelveys

She talks back to her

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Which family is notoriously poor in the story?

The Burnells

The Kelveys

The Beryls

The Coles

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What is the MAJOR difference between Isabel and Kezia?

Isabel is older than Kezia.

Isabel never demonstrates kindness in the story, while Kezia does.

Isabel loves the lamp; Kezia does not.

Kezia is a Burnell, and Isabel is a Kelvey.

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Who is the author of the story?

Katherine Mansfield

Pat Mora

Vivian Yee

Sherman Alexie

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What in the story symbolizes kindness and genuineness?

The smell of paint

the lamp

the Kelvey children's clothes

the doll's hosue

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What in the story might symbolize wealth?

The doll's house

The paint smell

The Kelvey's clothing

The lamp

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What in the story might symbolize poverty?

The Kelvey's clothing

The doll's house

Paint smell

The lamp

12.

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Where do the Kelvey children get their clothing?

Cast-offs from their mother's various employers

Flea market

The fancy store on the town square

The church donation pile

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Who mostly influences the children to treat the Kelveys hatefully?

Their parents and families

Their friends

Their own mean spirits

14.

Multiple Select

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What are the greatest markers of popularity in this story?

Athletic ability

Lots of friends and followers

Family name and background

Money

15.

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Why are the Kelvey girls treated so poorly?

The other girls are jealous of their unusual, carefree lives.

They do not conform to the beauty standards of the day.

Their family is poor and considered to be very low class.

They are boastful children who often misbehave.

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In "The Doll's House" which of the following most likely drives Kezia's attempt to let the Kelvey girls see the doll's house?

Her rebellious nature

Her desire to be kind

Her need to show off

Her wish to act superior

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What do the Burnell children--especially Isabel-- gain from having the doll's house?

A new attitude toward life

Even more status than before

Additional, improved playtime

A better understanding of beauty

18.

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What main criticism does "The Doll's House" offer about the class system that prevailed in the place and time of its setting?

The class system created a sense of responsibility in the upper class

The class system brought physical hardship to the lower class

The class system could be cruel to the lower classes

The class system was governed mainly by women.

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How does Else most likely feel when she says, "I seen the little lamp" at the very end of "The Doll's House"?

Frightened by Aunt Beryl's treatment of her

Pleased by the lamp and by Kezia's kindness

Jealous of the Burnells for owning a doll's house

Sad that her chance to see the doll's house was interrupted

20.

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Which of the following is the least effective theme of this story?

Children often treat their peers according to the way their parents treat those peers.

Those who have greater privilege should consider sharing with those of less means than them.

Division between social classes can ultimately create outcasts.

Friends are the most important thing in life.

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