A Wagner Matinee Story By Willa Cather
“A Wagner Matinee” is a short story by Willa Cather, first published in Everybody’s Magazine in February 1904. Despite being over a hundred years old, the poem is still highly regarded and studied today by students and poetry enthusiasts.
- 1.
Georgiana is Clark's
- A.
Mother
- B.
Daughter
- C.
Aunt
- D.
Grandmother
Correct Answer
C. AuntExplanation
Based on the given information, Georgiana is Clark's aunt.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Clark lives in
- A.
New York City
- B.
Boston
- C.
Chicago
- D.
Los Angeles
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B. BostonExplanation
Clark lives in Boston.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Georgiana lives in
- A.
Ohio
- B.
North Dakota
- C.
Nebraska
- D.
Virginia
Correct Answer
C. NebraskaExplanation
The answer is Nebraska because it is the only option provided that is a state. Ohio, North Dakota, and Virginia are also states, but they are not the correct answer because they are not the only options given. Therefore, the correct answer is Nebraska.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Clark takes Georgiana to a
- A.
Play
- B.
Carnival
- C.
Concert
- D.
Dinner
Correct Answer
C. ConcertExplanation
Clark takes Georgiana to a concert.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Georgiana was well-dressed upon arrival.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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B. False -
- 6.
Georgiana loved music.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement states that Georgiana loved music. Since there is no contradictory information provided, we can assume that the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why did Georgiana cry after the program?
- 8.
Define the word inert.
- 9.
How would this story be different if it were written by a Romantic instead of a Realist? Hint: How would the descriptions of Nebraska differ?
- 10.
What words did Mrs. Mallard repeat when she found out her husband was dead?
- A.
No
- B.
Free
- C.
Love
- D.
Yes
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B. Free -
- 11.
Who died at the end of the story?
- A.
Josephine
- B.
Richards
- C.
Mrs. Mallard
- D.
Mr. Mallard
Correct Answer
C. Mrs. MallardExplanation
In the story, it is revealed that Mrs. Mallard's husband, Mr. Mallard, has died in a tragic accident. As the story progresses, Mrs. Mallard experiences a range of emotions, including shock and grief, upon learning about her husband's death. However, towards the end of the story, it is revealed that Mr. Mallard is actually alive and that the news of his death was a mistake. This shocking revelation causes Mrs. Mallard to die of a heart attack, making her the one who dies at the end of the story.Rate this question:
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- 12.
The twist at the end of the story (the death from question #13) is an example of
- A.
Verbal Irony
- B.
Situational Irony
- C.
Dramatic Irony
Correct Answer
B. Situational IronyExplanation
The twist at the end of the story, where the death occurs, is an example of situational irony. Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is different from what is expected or intended. In this case, the twist at the end is unexpected and goes against the reader's expectations, creating a sense of irony.Rate this question:
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