Winter Dreams

Quotes & Questions

100

Who said, "You're not. I like you. But I've just had a terrible afternoon. There was a man I cared about, and this afternoon he told me out of a clear sky that he was poor as a church-mouse."?

Judy

200

Who is described, "Even the grief he could have borne was left behind in the country of illusion, of youth, of the richness of life, where his winter dreams had flourished."?

Dexter

300

Who "came up to Dexter with tears in his eyes and said that Dexter was the — best caddy in the club, and wouldn't he decide not to quit if Mr. Jones made it worth his while, because every other caddy in the club lost one ball a hole for him – regularly"? 

Mortimer Jones

400

Who said the following: "Perhaps I've forgotten how pretty she was at her wedding. I've seen her so much since then, you see. She has nice eyes."

Devlin

Figurative Language

100

Simile: Which of the following does Dexter compare to trench warfare? 

A. "Webs of human emotion" 

B. "Coach air travel" 

C. "Studying at the university" 

D. "Nuclear warfare"

A. Webs of human emotion

200

Symbolism: At the beginning of the story, what does the golf club at which Dexter works symbolize? 

A. Dexter's ambitions and goals 

B. A way to earn lots of money 

C. A way to mingle with interesting people 

D. The way to lower one's handicap

A. Dexter's ambitions and goals 

300

Metaphor: The title, "Winter Dreams" is a metaphor for which of the following?

A. Judy's miserable life

B. Everyone's desire for love

C. Dexter's ambition

D. Dexter's commercial success

Dexter's ambition?

400

"'What a remark!" Judy laughed sadly--without sadness." Which form of figurative language is "laughed sadly"? 

A. Oxymoron

B. Simile

C. Metaphor

D. Allusion

Oxymoron

Society

100

Which of the following was the BIGGEST sign of wealth in the story? 

A. The drinks people buy

B. The clothes worn by the characters 

C. Membership to the golf course 

D. The cars driven

C. Club membership to the golf course

200

Whom does Dexter wish to challenge on the golf course? 

A. T.A. Hedrick 

B. Biff Henderson 

C. Jay Gatsby 

D. Nick Carraway

A. T.A. Hendrick

300

What part of the country does Dexter end up in at the end of the story?

A. Midwest 

B. South 

C. Oklahoma 

D. East

D. East

400

Where did the wealthy families live in the story?

Sherry Island

Characters

100

Why does Dexter quit his job in the beginning of the story?

To pursue Judy

200

What kind of business does Dexter start?

Laundry service

300

Whom does Judy marry?

Mr. Simms

400

Who does Dexter argue with at the end of the story?

Devlin

Random

100

Which of the following is not a part of the story? 

A. Rich people 

B. Carriage rides 

C. Golf 

D. Boating exhibitions

B. Carriage Rides

200

What is the name of the girl Dexter ends up engaged to?

Irene 

300

What makes Dexter break down at the end of the story? 

A. News of Judy's death 

B. His wife is having an affair 

C. Realizing that he will never have Judy 

D. Devlin is mocking his poor lifestyle

C. Realizing that he will never have Judy

400

What has happened to make Dexter feel as if he is too old to caddy at the age of fourteen in “Winter Dreams”?

A. The wealthy golfers treat him condescendingly

B. His classmates have bullied him into thinking so

C. he realizes the differences in social status between the golfers and the caddies

D. all of the above

C. he realizes the differences in social status between the golfers and the caddies