Characters
Who is the main character?
The old man
When was the man last in the house?
January 1949
place or scene in which a photograph is taken
location
When does "Where Is Here?" take place?
a) on a snowy day at a hillside cottage
b) on a chilly, damp evening at sunset
c) late on a breezy afternoon in summertime
d) early in the morning just before sunrise
b) on a chilly, damp evening at sunset
In which of the following places would a person most likely be gregarious?
a) a shop
b) a party
c) a library
d) an office
b) a party
Who is the antagonist?
The father
What was the weather?
Chill and damp
pleasantly
amiably
Which words best characterize the stranger in "Where Is Here?"
a) He possesses a good sense of humor
b) He shows fierce loyalty to his family
c) He proves that he is trustworthy and honest
d) He demonstrates mysterious and confusing powers
d) He demonstrates mysterious and confusing powers
Which of the following is the best example of a person behaving amiably?
a) Patrick complained to the waiter that his soup was cold.
b) Dolores offered to share the last slice of cake with Mike
c) LaTasha prepared carefully for her role in the school play
d) Amahl gave a fascinating class presentation on sea creatures
b) Dolores offered to share the last slice of cake with Mike
How many kids were there?
2
Where was the house?
they had lived without incident in their house in a quiet residential neighborhood
having traits considered typical of uncles
avuncular
At the end of "Where is Here?," what effect has the stranger's visit had on the family?
a) It has left the family sad and tired
b) It has left the children excited and curious about math.
c) It has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused.
d) It has left the father and mother grateful and appreciative of their lives.
c) It has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused.
If baseball players are stoical in the face of their team's defeat, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of stoical.
a) The players thank the fans for their support
b) The players show no emotion after the game
c) The players accuse the other team of cheating
d) The players begin practicing for the next game
b) The players show no emotion after the game
Who hated the old man?
The mother
What month was it?
november
starling;stimulating as if by electrical current
galvanic
After which event in "Where is Here?" does the father announce forcefully, "The visit is over"?
a) the stranger's bursting into tears
b) the stranger's entrance into the house
c) the stranger's request to sit on the basement steps
d) the stranger's statement that there used be a water stain on the wall
c) the stranger's request to sit on the basement steps
This word describes a sudden, intense, and energetic reaction—often compared to an electric shock.
A) A type of decorative metal coating
B) A slow and deliberate movement
C) A sudden and energetic reaction, especially electrical
D) A printed cotton fabric used in upholstery
C) A sudden and energetic reaction, especially electrical
How was the old man dressed?
“He was in his late 40s, the father`s approximate age. He wore a dark suit, conservatively cut; he was hatless, with thin silver-tipped neatly combed hair; a plain, sober, intelligent face and frowning eyes”(Oates 1
What did the man say about the kitchen?
It was so modernized
keeping strong emotions in check
stoica
"Where is Here?" focuses mostly on which of the following?
a) the strong influence of the irrational on human behavior
b) the precise, mathematical design of the universe
c) the stability of marital relationships
d) the dependable beauty of nature
a) the strong influence of the irrational on human behavior
This word refers to a brightly printed cotton fabric, often glazed, commonly used in curtains and upholstery.
A) A type of silk used in formal wear
B) A printed cotton fabric with a glossy finish
C) A rugged wool fabric used in outerwear
D) A synthetic blend used in athletic clothing
B) A printed cotton fabric with a glossy finish