What happens to Jonathan bike in Civil Peace?
It was taken during the war but recovered and used again.
What is the main setting of The Necklace?
Paris, France, in the late 19th century
What theme is shown in The Necklace when Mathilde values appearance over truth?
Reality vs. Illusion
Why does Madame Loisel borrow the necklace?
She wants to appear wealthy at a ball.
What real-world event shaped Chinua Achebe’s Civil Peace?
The Nigerian Civil War, which deeply influenced his portrayal of survival and resilience
Who was the main character in The Necklace?
Madame Loisel
What type of conflict does Jonathan face in Civil Peace?
Man vs. society — he struggles to rebuild after war and deal with robbers
What does "gold" symbolize in The Golden Touch?
Greed and the danger of excess desire.
What does Midas’s mistake teach us about values?
That love is more valuable than wealth.
Who wrote The Necklace, and what is a common theme in his work?
Guy de Maupassant, known for exploring irony and class struggles
What did King Midas wish for in The Golden Touch?
That everything he touches becomes gold.
What is King Midas’s internal conflict in The Golden Touch?
His desire for wealth vs. his love for his daughter, Man vs. Self
What theme in Civil Peace is shown by Jonathan optimism after tragedy?
Resilience
How does Jonathan's faith help him in Civil Peace?
It keeps him hopeful and grounded after loss.
The Golden Touch is based on what cultural origin, and what type of story is it?
Greek mythology; it is a moral tale or allegory about greed
What kind of setting does A Dose of What the Doctor Ordered take place?
A chaotic hospital
How does the hospital setting in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered contribute to the play’s chaos?
It creates a believable backdrop for misunderstandings, exaggerating the problems with real healthcare systems
Which story uses a treasure hunt as a symbol for deeper meaning in life?
The Thrill of the Chase
How does humor in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered make a serious point?
It makes us laugh at real issues like bureaucracy and mistakes in systems.
In The Thrill of the Chase, how does Forrest Fenn’s real life influence the story?
Fenn was a real person who hid a treasure to inspire adventure and legacy; the story is autobiographical
In The Thrill of The Chase what role does Forrest Fenn play?
He is the author and the one who hid the treasure.
In The Thrill of the Chase, how does the setting of nature reflect the story’s message?
It shows the beauty of adventure and the mystery of life’s journey
Which theme is strongly portrayed in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
Humor and satire used to critique real systems
Why did Forrest Fenn hide the treasure?
To inspire adventure and purpose in others and make a name for his self after his death.
Who is Alan Haehnel, and how does he use satire in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
A contemporary playwright known for using exaggerated humor and satire to criticize real-world systems like education and healthcare