Excerpt from Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus

Front

Who started playing on the newly cleaned stage around noon?

Back

The band.

Front

What is the effect of the narrator’s repetition of the word 'me' in paragraph 14?

Back

She hopes people will notice the objects which belong to her mother.

Front

Which phrase from paragraph 15 best conveys a theme of the story?

Back

The light was in me.

Front

What does the word 'insignificant' mean as it is used in paragraph 15?

Back

Unimportant.

Front

How did the narrator feel during the performance and why?

Back

The narrator felt nervous because it was their first performance.

Front

What is the main theme of 'Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus'?

Back

The importance of self-acceptance and finding one's identity.

Front

What literary device is used in the phrase 'the light was in me'?

Back

Metaphor.

Front

How does the setting influence the narrator's feelings during the performance?

Back

The setting creates a sense of pressure and excitement.

Front

What role does the narrator's mother play in the story?

Back

She serves as a source of inspiration and motivation.

Front

What does the narrator learn about herself by the end of the story?

Back

She learns to embrace her uniqueness and talents.