The Dinner Party by Mona Gardner

Multiple Choice

What might be the significance of having an unwanted guest, like a snake, at a dinner party?

• It creates suspense and tests the characters' reactions.

• It makes the dinner party more enjoyable for everyone.

• It is a common occurrence at dinner parties.

• It shows that dinner parties are always dangerous.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a veranda?

• A roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor

• A room inside the house used for storage

• A small garden in the backyard

• A staircase leading to the basement

Open Ended

What character traits or qualities might impact the plot of a story? Give examples based on your reading.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main theme of 'The Dinner Party' by Mona Gardner?

• The importance of quick thinking and calmness in a crisis

• The value of hosting social gatherings

• The dangers of wild animals

• The etiquette of dinner parties