"Secret Life of Walter Mitty" Story

What does Walter imagine in his fantasies?

• That he is a person who knows exactly how to follow orders
• That he is a man who shows control in tough situation
• That he is a pilot who saves his passengers' lives

Which statement best describes the relationship of Mr. and Mrs. Mitty?

• He is realistic, and she lives in a fantasy
• She is deeply in love with him, but the feeling is no longer mutual
• She is domineering, and he submits to her abuse

Why is it so important that Walter remembers to pick up puppy biscuits?

• He promised his wife he would
• He doesn't want to upset his dog
• He doesn't want to be yelled at

What do you learn about Mrs. Mitty from the way she treats Walter?

• She envies Walter's fantasy life
• She thinks that Walter has to be told what to do
• She is angry that Walter quit being a pilot

What does Walter see himself as when he is being questioned about his gun?

• Frightened and intimidated
• Excited and hysterical
• Arrogant and fearless

Why can Thurber's descriptions of Mitty's fantasies be seen as parodies?

• They seriously criticize modern drama
• They humorously mimic real life
• They humorously imitate action-adventure stories

Which is an example of parody in the story?

• Walter asking for puppy biscuits at the store
• Walter hitting his district attorney
• Walter attempting to take the chains off his car

Which example of parody in the story involves irony?

• Mitty, defeated by life, imagining himself as "Mitty the Undefeated"
• Mitty imagining himself as the brave commander of an airplane
• Mitty's wife not showing up in his fantasies

What triggers Walter's courtroom drama?

• Something that goes wrong during surgery
• His overhearing a newsboy talking about a trial
• His sudden recollection of what he needs at the store

What causes Walter's daydreams

• His experience as a bomber pilot
• His desire to finish medical school
• His dissatisfaction with his life

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3