Who Is Pollyanna? - Literary Character Quiz
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What does the word 'Pollyannaish' mean as described in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary?

  • Someone who thinks good things will always happen (correct)
  • Someone who always expects bad things to happen
  • Someone who never finds anything good in situations
  • Someone who is indifferent to everything

    • How did Pollyanna help Aunt Polly and the people in the town?

  • By being selfish and demanding
  • By teaching them to see things differently and helping them in tough situations (correct)
  • By playing pranks on everyone
  • By causing trouble and creating chaos

    • What did Aunt Polly learn about from Pollyanna?

  • Nothing, Aunt Polly did not learn anything
  • The joy of playing games all the time
  • The importance of being pessimistic
  • The glad game and how to find something good in every situation (correct)

    • What made Pollyanna very popular when it first came out?

    <p>Her optimistic attitude and how she helped people see things differently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to Pollyanna after being hit by a car?

    <p>She learned to walk again little by little</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Who Is Pollyanna?

    • Pollyanna Whittier is the main character in two books by Eleanor H. Porter, known for her optimism in the face of challenges.

    The First Book

    • Published in 1913, the book was a huge success and sold many copies worldwide.
    • The story begins with Pollyanna, an 11-year-old girl, moving to live with her Aunt Polly after her father's death.

    Pollyanna's Story

    • Pollyanna's mother, Aunt Polly's sister, had also passed away.
    • Aunt Polly, a stern and serious woman, sets up a small room for Pollyanna but is not happy about taking care of the child.
    • Pollyanna plays the "glad game" she learned from her father, where she finds something to be glad about in every situation.

    The Glad Game

    • Pollyanna teaches others the glad game, which helps them see things differently.
    • The game encourages people to find something positive in every situation.

    The Incident

    • Pollyanna is hit by a car and becomes unable to move her legs.
    • The doctor initially thinks she will not be able to walk again.
    • Aunt Polly realizes how much Pollyanna means to her and how she has helped people in the town.

    The Aftermath

    • Aunt Polly learns about the glad game and starts playing it with Pollyanna.
    • Pollyanna learns to walk again, little by little.

    Legacy

    • The book was very popular when it first came out, leading to more books, movies, and plays about Pollyanna.
    • The word "Pollyanna" now means someone who thinks good things will always happen and finds something good in everything.
    • The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "Pollyanna" as "someone who thinks good things will always happen and finds something good in everything."
    • The word "Pollyannaish" is used to describe someone who thinks positively and finds good in every situation.

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    Discover the optimistic main character of Eleanor H. Porter's books, Pollyanna Whittier, who always finds something good in every situation. Test your knowledge about the popular character and her story. Explore the impact of Pollyanna's positive outlook on readers worldwide.

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