Literature Passage Analysis: New Mother Concerns

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What is the doctor doing to the baby?

Giving the baby a little wash (correct)
Feeding the baby
Performing a medical check-up
Administering vaccinations

How does the innkeeper's wife describe the husband of the young woman?

Hardworking and dedicated
Gentle and religious
Kind and considerate
Arrogant and overbearing (correct)

What is the rumor about the husband's marital history?

This is his third marriage (correct)
He has never been married before
He has been married twice before
He has been married once before

How many children has the woman lost in the last 18 months?

Three (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the genre of Roald Dahl's 'Genesis and Catastrophe'?

Children's literature (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of Roald Dahl's works is NOT mentioned in the text?

Matilda (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the woman say about Gustav, one of her children?

He was always ill (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of stories are Roald Dahl's 'tales of the unexpected' known for?

Surprising or shocking occurrences (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what year was 'Tales of the Unexpected' published?

1979 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where was Roald Dahl born?

Wales (A) Signup and view all the answers

In 'Genesis and Catastrophe', what does the doctor say to reassure the woman about her newborn son?

The baby is perfectly healthy and there is nothing to worry about (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of Roald Dahl's 'Genesis and Catastrophe'?

Family relationships and dynamics (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the title 'Genesis and Catastrophe' in relation to the story?

It represents the birth of the protagonist's son amid unforeseen challenges (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Roald Dahl's 'tales of the unexpected' from his other works?

They feature supernatural elements and magical realism (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the doctor do when the woman mentions losing her other children?

He expresses sympathy and understanding for her loss. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the woman anxious about regarding her fourth child?

She is worried about the impact of losing another child. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Genesis and Catastrophe' reveal about Roald Dahl as an author?

His ability to create shocking and unexpected plot developments (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the innkeeper's wife describe the husband as an 'arrogant, overbearing, bullying little drunkard'?

Because he behaves aggressively and dominates his wife. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does the doctor react when the woman mentions praying for her child to live?

He reassures her that her prayers will be answered. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the doctor pat the woman's hand and ask her to close her eyes?

To calm and reassure her during a difficult moment. (A) Signup and view all the answers