Story Elements
What is the setting of the story?
A. Paris in the 1820s.
B. Denmark in the 1990s.
C. Argentina in the 1970s.
D. London in 2002.
C. Argentina in the 1970s.
How do you know that Juan thought about writing the letter for quite awhile before he wrote it?
The story stated that he thinks about it during the day, and can’t sleep at night because he is thinking about it.
What happened during the exposition of this story?
We learned that Juan wants to write a letter to Mariana, but he is afraid because it will be censored. If caught, it could put both of their lives in danger.
Which vocabulary word means “harmless”?
Innocuous
What do you call a hint of something to come in a short story?
Foreshadowing
What is the OVERALL tone of this story?
A. Optimistic and Energetic
B. Mocking and Ironic
C. Humorous and Slapstick
D. Playful and Giddy
B. Mocking and Ironic
In what city is Mariana?
Paris
What is the conflict of this story?
Juan wants to figure out a way to get a letter to Mariana, without it being censored.
Which vocabulary word means “having the ability to understand clearly”?
Astuteness
What does it mean to “infer”?
To make an educated guess.
What is the point of view of the story?
A. 1st person point of view
B. 3rd person objective
C. 3rd person limited
D. 3rd omniscient
C. 3rd person limited
Why is Juan so worried about writing the letter?
Both he and Mariana would be in grave danger if the content were to be discovered.
During which part of plot does Juan get hired by the government?
Rising Action
If you are planning on overthrowing those in power, what vocabulary word can you be called?
Subversive
What does it mean to “interpret”?
To explain the meaning of something.
Which is the BEST theme for the story?
A. The importance of friendship.
B. The necessity of written communication.
C. A boy learns a valuable lesson.
D. Beware of authoritative governments.
D. Beware of authoritative governments.
Which Section is the most dangerous?
Section K because it deals with explosives.
During which part of plot does Juan get access to his letter?
Climax
Which vocabulary word means “to relieve or alleviate”?
Assuage
What do you call facts, statistics, and quotations for support?
Evidence
Which is the BEST word to describe Juan?
A. Impressionable
B. Aggressive
C. Humorous
D. Disinterested
A. Impressionable
Explain how the ending is considered an “ironic twist”.
It is an “ironic twist” because Juan took the job to intercept the letter, but he becomes brain washed by the government, turns himself in, and is put to death.
During which part of plot does Juan get executed?
Resolution
Which vocabulary word means “immaculate; beyond criticism”?
Irreproachable
What is the name of the woman that Juan’s mother wants him to meet at the bar?
Lola