The Stolen Party
Whose party is Rosaura attending?
Luciana's birthday party.
Who is the speaker in the poem addressing?
Her son.
True or false: Bob is a wanted criminal in Mississippi.
False.
Armand's view of mixed blood in the baby relates to what major theme?
Racism
Who is the tallest teacher?
Mr. Patlan (5'9")
Which character tells Rosaura to not go to the party?
Rosaura's mother.
Who is the narrator of the poem?
The Mother.
Jimmy first realizes Bob is a wanted man when Bob lights this, illuminating his face.
A cigar.
Where did Desiree go when Armand told her to leave?
Into the bayou to go live with Madam Varmonde
Where is Mr. Patlan from?
Los Angeles, CA
Rosaura made an effort to prepare for the party by:
Luciana's cousin, the girl with the bow.
The Mother tells the son that life can be hard and what else?
That you should keep on trying the best you can.
Who is the character that owned the restaurant where the two friends meet?
Joe Brady
When did Desiree realize her baby was mixed?
When the slave boy was fanning him.
How many dogs does Ms. Camenzind have?
Three
This person dropped the monkey because of fear.
The "fat" boy.
What are two examples of figurative language from the text?
Figurative: something that is not to be interpreted literally, but that instead uses a symbol or a likeness.
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Lines 6-11
Line 15
Line 20
Why won't Jimmy arrest "Silky Bob"?
He can't bring himself to arrest an old friend.
Armand was happy when he got a boy for the baby because of what theme?
Gender bias
What sport do Ms. Howell and Ms. Latimer plat together?
Basketball
She asked Rosaura to help work the party without stating she was "helping" working the party.
Senora Ines.
What does the "crystal stair" represent?
It represents that life has been difficult for the speaker. She has had to struggle and work hard to survive and improve her circumstances.
What is O.Henry's real name?
William Sydney Porter
Why did Armand not care that Desiree was nameless?
He could give her one of the oldest and proudest names in Louisiana.
What is Ms. Latimer's first name?
Lindsey