Motivated Characters
Which character from "By Any Other Name" wants to provide her children with a quality education?
Santha's mother
The reasons behind a character's actions is called...
Motivations
What is the difference between Annie's father and Gabrielle's father in "The Book of the Dead?"
Annie's father was a torturer while Gabrielle's father was a victim of torture
Throughout the poem, "Without Title", what ideas does the speaker make connections between?
A. Her father's past culture and present experiences
B. The compelling views of her mother and her father
C. The positive and negative aspects of life in the city
D. The lives of her generation and those of her father's generation
A. Her father's past culture and present experiences
Who is the conflict between in "By Any Other Name"?
Santha/Premila and the Headmistress
What motivates Annie's father in "The Book of the Dead"?
He is ashamed of his past and wants to be forgiven for his past actions
Usually teaches a lesson about life or human nature
Theme
What is the difference between Santha and Premila and the other girls at school in "By Any Other Name"?
Santha and Premila are Indian and wear traditional Indian clothes and bring Indian food for lunch while the other girls wear cotton dresses and bring sandwiches for lunch
Why does Yoni believe his documentary could be a "poignant piece of social commentary"?
A. He could earn money by selling hi film about people and their wishes
B. His film could reveal common problems among people of many cultures
C. He could try foods from Israel's many cultures while making his film
D. His film could feature a goldfish that grants many people's wishes
B. His film could reveal common problems among people of many cultures
What is the conflict in "The Book of the Dead"?
Annie's father throws her sculpture in the lake because he is ashamed
What does Sergei from "What, of this Goldish, Would you Wish?" want?
To be left alone, but not be alone
Expresses the writer's thoughts and feelings
A. Theme
B. Short Story
C. Lyric Poetry
D. Setting
A. Theme
What has the father in "Without Title" given up?
His native culture
What conflict do the sisters experience with the headmistress in "By Any Other Name"?
A. She disapproves of their Indian clothing and food
B. She changes their names to make them easier for her to pronounce
C. She refuses to allow them to take their usual siesta
D. She does not want them to interact with the English children
B. She changes their names to make them easier for her to pronounce
What is the conflict in "Without Title"?
The father has to give up his native culture in order to provide for his family
What does Gabrielle Fonteneau from "The Book of the Dead" want?
To buy a statue that symbolizes her father
Expresses a message or theme
**Choose all that apply**
A. Theme
B. Memoir
C. Short Story
D. Lyric Poetry
B. Memoir, C. Short Story, D. Lyric Poetry
What is the difference that cannot be bridged between Sergei and Yoni from "What, of this Goldfish, Would You Wish?"
Yoni wants to be around others/wants fame or notoriety, while Sergei wants to be left alone but doesn't want to BE alone
What does Annie learn about her father in "The Book of the Dead"?
A. That he had never really respected her art
B.That he tricked her mother into marrying him
C. That he wishes she were a better daughter, more like Gabrielle
D. That he was a part of the Haitian dictatorship, not a victim of it
D. That he was a part of the Haitian dictatorship, not a victim of it
What is the conflict in "What, of this Goldfish, Would you wish?"
Sergei vs. himself, he has to decide if he wants to use his last wish to save Yoni
What does the father in "Without Title" want?
To provide for his family
Which of these is NOT an element of lyric poetry?
A. Written in free verse without regular meter
B. Uses the rhythm of natural speed to create its musical quality
C. Implies, rather than states, the speaker's emotions
D. Contains literary elements including plot, character, and setting
D. Contains literary elements including plot, character, and setting
What is the difference between what Annie believes about her father at the beginning of the story and what she believes about her father at the end of "The Book of the Dead"?
At the beginning, Annie thought her father was a victim and believed he was strong and a survivor, and felt bad for what he endured.
At the end, Annie discovered who her father truly is and has to reconcile who she thought he was and who he really is and always has been.
Where are Annie's parents from in "The Book of the Dead"?
Haiti
Who is the antagonist in "Without Title"?
The modern American city