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- 1. Multiple Choice
In the opening scene, what conflict seems to irritate the narrator?
The presence of the black cat.
That she was criticized for not having written a children's book.
That the house is old and creaky.
- 2. Multiple Choice
In the ________________the reader is introduced to the main characters of the story.
rising action
falling action
exposition
climax
resolution
- 3. Multiple Choice
The word distend means...
to understand
to make whole
to bulge or expand
to chase off
- 4. Open Ended
At the beginning of the story the narrator was woken by...
- 5. Multiple Choice
What indicators are given to show the financial status of the family?
Their home
Their neighborhood
The gardener and housemaid
all of the above
- 6. Multiple Choice
What major conflict is occurring outside of the suburb, and why?
A parade celebrating Independence day.
A riot and demonstration protesting inequality.
A major reconstruction of the community next door.
A peaceful protest against inequality.
- 7. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of the word intention?
To avoid
On purpose; to plan
To make a mockery of
To display
- 8. Open Ended
In detail describe what happens to the once quiet and fairytale like neighborhood after the riots are over?
- 9. Open Ended
What security measures does the family take to protect themselves from burglars?
- 10. Multiple Choice
The word intrusion means?
act of trespassing or invasion
to leave abruptly
to enter abruptly
to cut off
- 11. Multiple Choice
On their walk, what prevents the family from admiring the flowers in the neighborhood?
The flowers were dug up.
They were robbed on the street.
The flowers were hidden behind different security fences.
They were allergic to the smell.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What does the word serrate mean?
to cut
to saw into two pieces
having a jagged, saw-toothed edge
To be sure of
- 13. Multiple Choice
Check all that apply "What does the fence foreshadow?"
Pain and heartbreak
Fear
Relief
Death
- 14. Multiple Choice
Check all that apply, What led to the young boys battle with the fence?
The bedtime story
The Housemaid
Adventure and imagination
The Wise old Witch (his grandmother)
- 15. Open Ended
What leads us to believe that the young boy may die, or dies at the end of the story?
- 16. Multiple Choice
What comparisons could be made between the narrator and the family in the story?
They both are fearful of intruders and live in South Africa
They both have barbed wire fences around their homes.
They both have children.
They both are authors
- 17. Multiple Choice
What is the irony behind behind the title "Once Upon a Time?"
There were no fairy creatures or magical potions to take.
We were expecting for a Prince to save the day.
The family was not truthful about the way they lived, so they got what they deserved.
The story turns out not to be a fairytale with a happy ending.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which word means traveling from place to place to work?
intention
efficacy
itinerant
breach
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which statement best identifies the theme of the story?
Fear and paranoia can only be useful if it is contained to safe levels, otherwise they can lead to hurting people.
Families can remain loyal to each other despite all the adversity they face in the outside world.
Families can never truly protect the people they love from the cruelty of the world.
Though families act with the best intentions, fear can drive individuals to hurt people they intend to protect.
- 20. Multiple Choice
The family decides…
decides to tighten security in their home because of outsiders in their neighborhood
to offer bread and tea to outsiders to earn their trust
to improve security after a burglar breaks into their home
to build a wall to keep outsiders off their lawn
- 21. Multiple Choice
Which word means capacity or power to produce a desired result?
security
efficacy
consult
profound
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which word means situated at or extending to great depth?
intention
profound
keen
audacious
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