Plot & Characters
Who is the main character in The Necklace?
Madame Loisel
What theme is shared by Civil Peace and The Necklace?
Irony or the unpredictability of life
What literary device is used in the ending of The Necklace?
Irony
What is the main conflict in The Necklace?
Madame Loisel loses a necklace and must replace it
What’s ironic about the ending of The Necklace?
The necklace was fake all along
What does Jonathan value most in Civil Peace?
His family and survival
What is the main moral in The Golden Touch?
Greed can lead to personal loss
What device is used when the “egg-rasher” symbolizes opportunity in Civil Peace?
Symbolism
How does Jonathan respond to being robbed in Civil Peace?
He says “Nothing puzzles God” and moves on
What does the “egg-rasher” symbolize in Civil Peace?
Hope and opportunity after the war
What is King Midas’s magical ability in The Golden Touch?
Everything he touches turns to gold
What is the central theme of The Thrill of the Chase?
Adventure and self-discovery
What type of story is The Golden Touch?
Allegory or myth
What internal conflict does King Midas face?
Regret over choosing gold over love
What ironic lesson does King Midas learn?
What he thought was a blessing was actually a curse
In The Thrill of the Chase, what item did Forrest Fenn hide?
A treasure chest
What theme is explored through the comedy in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
The absurdity of bureaucracy
What narrative form is The Thrill of the Chase written in?
Memoir
What motivates Forrest Fenn’s treasure hunt?
He wanted to inspire adventure and leave a legacy
In The Thrill of the Chase, what does the treasure symbolize?
Purpose, adventure, or legacy
What causes the chaos in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
A mix-up in patients and hospital staff
How does The Necklace show “appearance vs. reality”?
Madame Loisel thinks the necklace is real, but it’s actually fake
Which device is used in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered to create humor?
Farce
What is the resolution of the chaos in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
There isn’t a clear resolution; the chaos is part of the humor
How is irony used in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
Serious topics are presented in a silly and exaggerated way