Literary Analysis Quiz: Short Stories

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What is the central conflict in 'All the Years of Her Life'?

  • Mrs. Higgins' battle against her husband's actions
  • Sam Carr's confrontation with Alfred
  • Alfred's internal conflict to change his behavior (correct)
  • Alfred's struggle against societal expectations

In 'A Sound of Thunder', what key event changes the timeline?

  • Travis fails to lead the group correctly
  • A butterfly is killed by Eckles (correct)
  • Eckles refuses to participate in the hunt
  • Eckles accidentally kills a dinosaur

What is the final outcome for Tessie in 'The Lottery'?

  • She escapes from the town
  • She becomes the lottery’s new leader
  • She is selected and stoned to death (correct)
  • She convinces others to stop the lottery

What is the primary theme of 'The Most Dangerous Game'?

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In 'The Blue Bead', what significant item does Sibia find?

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In 'A Tell-Tale Heart', what drives the protagonist to confess to the murder?

<p>The guilt haunting him at night (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What genre best describes 'The Lottery'?

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What psychological element is most prominent in 'A Tell-Tale Heart'?

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Flashcards

Person vs Person & Person vs Self

The main conflict in a story often involves a character struggling against another character or themselves.

Person vs Nature

In a story, a character might face obstacles from nature, like a storm or wild animal.

Time Travel Paradox

The actions of a character cause major changes in the future, possibly altering events that already happened.

Foreshadowing

Events or details in a story that hint at what may happen later.

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Horror & Suspense

The story has a sense of fear and suspense, often involving dark themes or a sense of danger.

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Thriller

A fictional story involves a sense of excitement and anticipation, often focusing on action and survival.

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