Magnificence By Estrella Alfon Quiz

25 Questions | By Catherinehalcomb | Last updated: Nov 3, 2021

This is a quiz on “Magnificence,” a short story by Estrella D. Alfon (1917-1983). Estrella D. Alfon was a native of Cebu and wrote in both Cebuano and English. She was the most prolific woman writer before World War II, having published various stories in nearly all major papers of the period. Seventeen of her award-winning stories are collected in the book of Magnificence (1960). Alfon also wrote plays, four of which garnered many of the major awards at the Arena Theater Playwriting Contest of 1961-1962.

Questions and Answers

1.

The point of view used in "Magnificence" is:
- A.
  
  Third person omniscient
- B.
  
  First person
- C.
  
  Second person
- D.
  
  Third person limited
2.

With respect to point of view, the story is presented mainly through the eyes and consciousness of:
- A.
  
  The concealed narrator
- B.
  
  Vicente, the bus conductor
- C.
  
  The mother
- D.
  
  The little girl
3.

The time setting of “Magnificence” is:
- A.
  
  In the 1940’s
- B.
  
  Medieval period
- C.
  
  In the 19th century
- D.
  
  Present modern age
4.

The economic status of the family in the story is:
- A.
  
  Middle class
- B.
  
  Elite
- C.
  
  Upper middle class
- D.
  
  Poor
5.

The tone of this story may be described as:
- A.
  
  Serious
- B.
  
  Sardonic
- C.
  
  Sarcastic
- D.
  
  Humorous
6.

The element of fiction that is used in the first sentence of the text is:
- A.
  
  Irony
- B.
  
  Foreshadowing
- C.
  
  Symbol
- D.
  
  Style
7.

The narrator described the position of the man in the first paragraph as standing "just beyond the pool of light, his feet in the circle of illumination, the rest of him in shadow" to suggest that the man:
- A.
  
  Has a dastardly intention especially towards the girl
- B.
  
  Is afraid of the light
- C.
  
  Enjoys being in the dark
- D.
  
  Has a questionable character and a member of a robbery gang
8.

The element of fiction that is used in describing the position of the man in the first paragraph as standing "just beyond the pool of light, his feet in the circle of illumination, the rest of him in shadow" is called __________.
- A.
  
  Symbol
- B.
  
  Flashback
- C.
  
  Foreshadowing
- D.
  
  Movement
9.

The man volunteers to be the tutor of the two children for the reason that:
- A.
  
  He wants to fulfill his dastardly intention specifically towards the little girl
- B.
  
  He is being helpful, kind and very fond of children
- C.
  
  He wants to be hired as a houseboy
- D.
  
  He needs a new job and was softening his way using the children so that the father will hire him
10.

The mother, at the first half of the story, is portrayed as being:
- A.
  
  Trusting
- B.
  
  Carefree
- C.
  
  Overprotective
- D.
  
  Lively, sociable
11.

In the last half of the story, the mother becomes:
- A.
  
  Protective
- B.
  
  Offensive
- C.
  
  Stoic, indifferent
- D.
  
  Irritable
12.

The external conflict in the story is that between:
- A.
  
  Vicente vs. the mother
- B.
  
  Vicente vs. the little girl
- C.
  
  Vicente vs. the little boy
- D.
  
  Vicente vs. the family
13.

One complication is that the father:
- A.
  
  Is very complacent and trusting
- B.
  
  Does not care about the welfare of his children
- C.
  
  Is very busy and dedicated with his job
- D.
  
  Has no valid ground for confronting Vicente
14.

At stake in this conflict is:
- A.
  
  The little girl's life and future
- B.
  
  The family's reputation
- C.
  
  The little boy's friendship with Vicente
- D.
  
  The children's schooling and education
15.

Is there any internal conflict in the story?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  Perhaps
- D.
  
  Not sure
16.

Vicente and the mother are fine examples of:
- A.
  
  Developing characters
- B.
  
  Flat characters
- C.
  
  Type characters
- D.
  
  Round characters
17.

The title of the story "Magnificence":
- A.
  
  Is an appropriate symbol, tribute, and description of the mother
- B.
  
  Has no significance in the story whatsoever
- C.
  
  Is ironic
- D.
  
  Is used for ornamentation and vivid effect only
18.

One unique feature of this story is that it has:
- A.
  
  Two equally important central characters
- B.
  
  No climax
- C.
  
  No internal conflict
- D.
  
  Loose plot construction
19.

The treatment of the central characters in the story moving in the circle of light and shadow, in the pool of darkness and light or in the upward and downward movement in the staircase are examples of what element of fiction:
- A.
  
  Symbol
- B.
  
  Style
- C.
  
  Pace
- D.
  
  Tone
20.

The change in the mother's nature or attitude, from being docile or dormant to being active and defensive, is the ___________ of this story:
- A.
  
  Movement
- B.
  
  Conflict
- C.
  
  Theme
- D.
  
  Complication
21.

The pencils mentioned in the story become a symbol of:
- A.
  
  A phallus
- B.
  
  A writing instrument
- C.
  
  A fashion craze
- D.
  
  The hands of fate
22.

Another symbol to be found in the story is:
- A.
  
  When the mother presided over the bath that the little girl took and when she ordered her to throw her pencils into the fire
- B.
  
  When the mother drives away Vicente from their home
- C.
  
  When the mother repeatedly slapped Vicente in the face
- D.
  
  When the mother and Vicente did not say anything to one another
23.

Does this story have unity of time?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
- C.
  
  Perhaps
- D.
  
  Not sure
24.

The little girl's reaction to her mother is one of:
- A.
  
  Admiration
- B.
  
  Sympathy
- C.
  
  Apathy, indifference
- D.
  
  Dislike
25.

The central theme expressed in the story is the depiction of:
- A.
  
  Motherly love and protection
- B.
  
  Disintegration of the family
- C.
  
  The battle between good and evil
- D.
  
  Paradoxical nature of man

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