A Most Important Person
Which statement is NOT true?
a. it is a short story
b. it is fiction
c. it is prose
d. it contains stanzas
D. it contains stanzas
How do Mr. Laurence's character traits differ from what Jo thinks of him?
Jo is intimidated by Mr. Laurence because he seems so gruff, but he turns out to be friendly.
All the following teach the children to be unkind to the Kelveys EXCEPT
A. their teacher
B. their parents
C. Willie Brent
D. Aunt Beryl
C. Willie Brent
Which event begins the story's conflict?
Roger tries to take Mrs. Jones's purse.
Joe's actions at the end demonstrate what about his character?
He shows maturity by demonstrating love for his brother.
The response to the traffic ticket reveals information about which character?
Miss Lucy
What two gifts from Jo's mother might Laurie be referring to when he says, "Please. . . tell her I like the medicine she sent me very much"?
her love and sending her daughter Jo to cheer him
Why does Kezie like the little lamp so much?
It looks realistic
True or False:
Roger is too intimidated by Mrs. Jones's size to say thank you to her.
False
Who is the narrator in Half a Gift?
Joe
What event brings Miss Lucy and Chester together?
Miss Lucy saving Chester from a fight.
How are Laurie's character traits differ from Jo's?
Laurie seems shy, but Jo is outgoing and talkative.
How is the lamp considered a symbol?
Light is associated with warmth, and Kezia is the "lamp" that demonstrated warmth to the Kelveys.
What is one thing that Roger and Mrs. Jones have in common?
both have done things they should not have done
What symbol suggests the end of Bob and Jimmy's friendship?
"Big Jo" Brady's restaurant being torn down
What term refers to a type of literature, such as "short story"?
genre
How do Meg's character traits differ from Jo's?
Meg likes to read indoors, while Jo prefers "adventures"
True or False:
The Burnell children's response that "sounded as though they were in despair" demonstrates irony.
True
Roger trying to decide whether to run or to stay at Mrs. Jones's apartment qualifies as what type of conflict?
man against himself
What's the difference between a plot twist and a surprise ending?
A plot twist may occur anywhere within a story. A surprise ending is a type of plot twist only at the end of a story.
Name one way that Lucy's character traits change?
Miss Lucy begins the story as alone and aloof. By the end of the story she has friends and desires to help others.
True or False:
Mr. Laurence completely misjudges Jo's character.
False
How does the Burnells' treatment of the Kelveys seem ironic when compared to their attitude toward the doll's house?
The doll's house-an object-is welcomed despite its undesirable traits, but the Kelveys-human beings- are kept out because of their outward appearance.
What symbolic act does Mrs. Jones tell Roger to do when he arrives at her apartment?
Wash his face
What are the order of events in a story called?
plot