Setting
What instances of irony are present in the story, particularly concerning the boy's quest and the setting of Araby?
A) expectation vs reality of the bazar
B) monetary limitations ( idealistic vs materialistic constraints)
C) A and B
D) neither
C) A and B
Which of the following reflects a theme of Araby?
A. Friendship
B. Survival
C. Coming of age
D. Redemption
C. Coming of age
what does the uncle's forgetfulness show about his character
a) his love for his nephew
b) his detachment and disconnection from his nephew
c) his uninterest on the bazaar
d) it doesn't show anything about his character
b) his detachment and disconnection from his nephew
Who is the narrator of the story?
A. An old man looking back on his life
B. A young boy living in Dublin
C. Mangan’s sister
D. The boy’s uncle
B) A young boy living in Dublin
what point of view of the author use to let the reader see the boy’s feelings directly
A. First person
B. Second person
C. Third person
D. Fourth person
A. First person
What is the importance of the setting of Dublin in the short story?
a) It shows how the boy’s life is not perfect or beautiful
b) It provides a backdrop of wealth and luxury
c) It highlights the boy’s love for his family home
d) It reflects a vibrant and magical atmosphere
a) It shows how the boy’s life is not perfect or beautiful
In what way does Araby explore the theme of growing up/coming of age?
a) The bazaar shows the boy a magical future
b) The boy wins the love of Mangan’s sister
c) The boy learns that dreams and reality do not always match
d) The boy becomes more devoted to his religion
c) The boy learns that dreams and reality do not always match
What does the sister being unnamed tell the reader about her character?
a) It lets the boy shape her into unrealistic expectations
b) It highlights her strong individuality
c) It shows she is the most important figure in the story
d) It proves she is wise beyond her years
a) It lets the boy shape her into unrealistic expectations
Who does the narrator have feelings for?
a) His teacher
b) Mangan’s sister
c) His cousin
d) His aunt
b) Mangan’s sister
The boy’s anticipation of a magical bazaar contrasted with the dull reality illustrates what literary device
a) Symbolism
b) Irony
c) Foreshadowing
d) Allusion
b) Irony
What is the significance of the narrator's home being previously occupied by a priest?
a) It symbolizes the oppressive influence of Catholicism
b) It shows the family’s wealth and status
c) It emphasizes the boy’s strong religious devotion
d) It represents a neutral and ordinary home setting
a) It symbolizes the oppressive influence of Catholicism
How does the boy’s view of his crush reflect the theme of idealization?
a) He thinks of her in realistic and balanced ways
b) He sees her as angelic and perfect despite barely knowing her
c) He ignores her completely
d) He views her as a friend and nothing more
b) He sees her as angelic and perfect despite barely knowing her
At what point of the story does the narrator’s characterization shift from innocence and idealism to disappointment and self-awareness.
a) When he first talks to Mangan’s sister
b) While waiting for his uncle
c) During his walk to the bazaar
d) At the ending in the bazaar
d) At the ending in the bazaar
What does the boy hope to do at the bazaar?
a) Meet friends from school
b) Pray at a shrine
c) Buy a gift for Mangan’s sister
d) Find a job
c) Buy a gift for Mangan’s sister
The description of the boy’s exaggerated, almost heroic love is an examplex of what literary device?
a) Imagery
b) Simile
c) Metaphor
d) Hyperbole
d) Hyperbole
How does the narrator's perception of his home and neighborhood contribute to his desire to escape and find something more vibrant and exciting?
a) His dull neighborhood makes him crave excitement, symbolized by Mangan’s sister and the Araby bazaar
b) His home feels warm and secure, which comforts him
c) His neighborhood is full of adventure and inspiration
d) His home life already provides him with all the joy he needs
a) His dull neighborhood makes him crave excitement, symbolized by Mangan’s sister and the Araby bazaar
Why is the ending of the story important for showing the theme of loss of innocence?
• a) The boy decides never to think about her again
• b) The boy buys a gift and wins her love
• c) The bazaar gives him new hope for the future
• d) The boy realizes his dreams and crush were unrealistic, leaving him ashamed
d) The boy realizes his dreams and crush were unrealistic, leaving him ashamed
What does the boy’s anguish at the end of the story suggest about character?
a) His devotion to Mangan’s sister
b) His joy and contentment
c) His vanity and foolishness
d) His love of the bazaar
c) His vanity and foolishness
Why is the boy late getting to the bazaar?
a) He overslept
b) His uncle came home late with money
c) His aunt made him finish chores
d) He forgot where it was
b) His uncle came home late with money
The ending is a sudden painful recognition, what is this literary device called…
a) Juxtaposition
b) Epiphany
c) Allegory
d) Flashback
b) Epiphany
How does the contrast between the narrator's expectation of Araby and the reality he finds there underscore his misperception?
a) He learns the bazaar is even more magical than expected
b) He undergoes a painful coming-of-age, trading fantasy for a cynical worldview
c) He realizes the bazaar is full of opportunities for wealth
d) He leaves the bazaar feeling fulfilled and optimistic
b) He undergoes a painful coming-of-age, trading fantasy for a cynical worldview
How does the "Araby" bazaar represent the boy's desire for fantasy and escape from his mundane life?
a) By symbolizing romance and adventure, though it ends up dull and ordinary
b) By serving as a place of religious enlightenment
c) By being a marketplace of wealth and riches
d) By showing him the joy of staying home
a) By symbolizing romance and adventure, though it ends up dull and ordinary
What is the boy’s character and disillusionment throughout the story supposed to represent?
a) He leaves feeling unchanged
b) He begins hopeful, but ends angry and ashamed, showing self-awareness
c) He becomes cheerful after finding the perfect gift
d) He stays hopeful and dreamy throughout
d) He stays hopeful and dreamy throughout
Why doesn’t the boy end up buying a gift?
a) He decides she’s not worth it
b) The stalls are closing and the items aren’t special
c) He loses all his money
d) His uncle forbids him from spending
b) The stalls are closing and the items aren’t special
The boy’s romantic expectation of the bazaar contrasted with the mundane conversations is an example of what literary device?
a) Personification
b) Foreshadowing
c) Juxtaposition
d) Irony
c) Juxtaposition