Short Story Practice Test
- 1.
Antaeus was a short story about:
- A.
A gang who robs a bank
- B.
A gang who learns about responsibility through a boy from the south.
- C.
A boy in the south learning responsibility through a gang
- D.
A Greek mythologist's journey of learning who he is through agriculture
Correct Answer
B. A gang who learns about responsibility through a boy from the south.Explanation
The correct answer is "A gang who learns about responsibility through a boy from the south." This is evident from the title "Antaeus," which suggests that the story revolves around a character named Antaeus. The answer choice describes the interaction between a gang and a boy from the south, indicating that the gang learns about responsibility through their relationship with the boy.Rate this question:
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- 2.
In Antaeus, the gang grows crops where?
- A.
A garden inside their parent's house
- B.
The local park
- C.
A rooftop
- D.
They don't
Correct Answer
C. A rooftopExplanation
The correct answer is "They don't."Rate this question:
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- 3.
We read Rules Of The Game after watching Searching for Bobby Fischer.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement claims that "We read Rules Of The Game after watching Searching for Bobby Fischer." However, this statement is false because "Rules of the Game" is a short story written by Amy Tan, while "Searching for Bobby Fischer" is a film about a chess prodigy named Josh Waitzkin. These two works are unrelated, so it is not possible to read "Rules of the Game" after watching "Searching for Bobby Fischer."Rate this question:
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- 4.
Sherman Alexie, the author of Indian Education, also wrote a best selling book about his growing up experiences. What is the name of his book?
- A.
My Journey In The White School
- B.
Indian Education
- C.
Sherman Alexie At His Finest
- D.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.
Correct Answer
D. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.Explanation
Sherman Alexie, the author of "Indian Education," is also known for writing a best-selling book about his growing up experiences titled "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." This book gained widespread acclaim for its honest and humorous portrayal of a Native American teenager navigating the challenges of straddling two different worlds. It explores themes of identity, race, and the pursuit of dreams, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature.Rate this question:
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- 5.
In The Scarlet Ibis, the narrator is the brother of William.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement is true because in "The Scarlet Ibis," the narrator explicitly states that he is the brother of William. The story revolves around the relationship between the two brothers, with the narrator reflecting on their experiences together. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Victor was the main focus point of:
- A.
Indian Education
- B.
Rules of the Game
- C.
Indentity
- D.
Antaeus
Correct Answer
A. Indian EducationExplanation
Victor being the main focus point of "Indian Education" can be inferred from the given options. The other options, "Rules of the Game," "Identity," and "Antaeus," do not provide any indication that Victor is the main focus point. Therefore, "Indian Education" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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