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What is the difference between a dynamic and a static character?
A dynamic character changes or grows during the story, while a static character stays the same from beginning to end.
Identify the character type: A boy who starts out shy and afraid but ends up brave and confident.
Dynamic Character
What career paths have some of Miss Dove’s former students pursued?
Banker and convict
What does Miss Dove’s character symbolize in the story?
A. Change and innovation
B. Rebellion and independence
C. Stability and tradition
D. Fear and judgment
Stability and Tradition
Why does Miss Dove resist showing vulnerability?
A. She fears losing respect and her role.
B. She doesn’t trust the townspeople.
C. She hides a criminal past.
D. She believes in medical privacy.
She fears losing respect and her role.
What literary device is used when students compare Miss Dove to majestic animals?
A. Simile
B. Alliteration
C. Metaphor
D. Personification
Metaphor
What motivates Miss Dove to keep teaching despite her pain?
A. She cannot afford to stop.
B. She wishes to avoid her family.
C. She believes in duty and consistency.
D. She is competing for an award.
She believes in duty and consistency.
What personal tragedy led Miss Dove to become a teacher?
Her father died, leaving behind debt.
What best describes Miss Dove’s teaching style?
Strict and disciplined
How does the community of Liberty Hill view Miss Dove?
With admiration and respect
What term describes the character or force that works against the main character?
Antagonist
Can an animal be a character in a story? Why or why not?
Yes. Animals can be characters if they are presented with human-like qualities or important roles in the story.
What animal is Miss Dove often compared to by her students?
lioness
What physical issue causes Miss Dove to collapse in class?
Sharp back pain
Who is the doctor that treats Miss Dove when she falls ill?
Robert Stack
Give one example of a supporting character and explain its role in a story.
Answer may vary
List the three major parts that describe a character.
Role, characteristics, and development.
What is notable about the doctor who treats Miss Dove?
He was once her student.
What theme is most clearly illustrated by Miss Dove’s choice to repay her father’s debts?
Redemption
What is the primary setting of the story?
Cedar Grove Elementary School
What is the function of a love interest in a literary story?
The love interest creates emotional depth and may motivate the protagonist’s actions.
How can the antagonist be something other than a person? Give an example.
The antagonist can be society, nature, or an internal struggle.
How do former students react to Miss Dove’s illness?
They visit her and express gratitude.
Which of the following best describes the central theme of the story?
A. Love and betrayal
B. Individual freedom
C. The long-lasting impact of a dedicated teacher
D. Survival and ambition
Miss Dove's relationship with her students can best be described as:
Respectful and formative