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- 1. Multiple Choice
in "Like the Sun," what promise does Sekhar make himself?
to finish grading the papers
to eat all of the food even if he doesn't like it
to tell the truth all day
to teach his boss music
- 2. Multiple Choice
In "Like the Sun," what type of irony is it that the boss would ask him to come listen to his music on the day that he is telling the truth all day?
verbal
situational
dramatic
- 3. Multiple Choice
In "Like the Sun," what type of irony is it that we know he is telling the truth all day but his wife does not and therefore, she gets her feelings hurt?
dramatic
situational
verbal
- 4. Multiple Choice
"truth is like the sun" is an example of what literary device?
irony
metaphor
simile
oxymoron
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the author trying to convey by saying that truth is like the sun?
truth will make people hot
truth will set people free
truth is hard to look at but necessary
truth is better in the daylight
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the moral dilemma of "Like the Sun"?
tell the truth even if it hurts
stay in control of your own feelings
staying faithful to his wife
remembering to be kind always
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is Sekhar's consequence for telling the truth?
he has to listen to bad music
he doesn't get to eat breakfast
he has to grade the papers sooner
he has to give the eulogy at the funeral
- 8. Multiple Choice
How does the Headmaster feel when he thanks Sekhar for his honesty?
merely thankful
both thankful and offended
merely angry
both offended and angry
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which statement about Sekhar is best
supported by the story?
He puts off doing unpleasant tasks.
He is a close friend of the headmaster.
He has taken music lessons for years.
He values people more than his principles.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of Sekhar’s traits most influences the
plot?
loyalty
curiosity
honesty
patience
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which message does this story convey?
Everyone wants to hear the truth.
The truth can be harsh.
The truth is hard for children to
understand.
Lying is justified to avoid hurt feelings.
- 12. Multiple Choice
When the headmaster asks Sekhar to listen
to him sing, you can predict a problem for
Sekhar because
Sekhar has not yet graded his tests
the children will not have their outing
the headmaster has hired two musicians
Sekhar is a well-known music critic
- 13. Multiple Choice
What type of character is Sekhar?
dynamic and rounded
static and rounded
dynamic and flat
static and flat
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