"The Fly" Kathryn Mansfield

Which of the following is NOT true about the setting of "The Fly"?

• It takes place in England
• It is set during World War I
• It takes place in the boss's office
• The boss's office is in Belgium

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How long has it been since the boss's son died?

• 1 month
• 2 years
• 6 years
• 10 years

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What do we know is TRUE about Mr. Woodifield and the boss?

• They are both business owners.
• Mr. Woodifield has been to see his son's grave and the boss has not.
• Mr. Woodifield and the boss's sons died in the same battle, protecting each other.
• Mr. Woodifield is older than the boss.

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How has the boss's grief changed over time?

• He has become more upset over time.
• His grief has stayed the same. He said time doesn't matter.
• He is finding it hard to get as emotional as he once did.
• The boss was sad at first but now he refuses to accept that his son is really dead.

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Why doesn't the boss like the picture of his son that he has in his office?

• It reminds him of his son's death.
• The picture is taken in a photographer's park and looks too staged.
• It doesn't look like him. He never looked so serious.
• The boss's son died on the day the picture was taken.

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What is the definition of a symbol?

• A figure of speech where an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning.
• A comparison using like or as.
• A reference to another work of literature, movie, or person outside the work.
• The primary message of a text.

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Why doesn't the boss have a name?

• The author was lazy.
• Mr. Woodifield calls him the boss to demonstrate their close friendship.
• It allows the boss to represent more than one person.
• His name is the boss.

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Which of the following represents the government, top military officials, or God?

• The ink
• The fly
• The boss
• Mr. Woodifield

Which of the following is used to symbolize the soldiers from WWI?

• The ink
• The fly
• The boss
• The whisky

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Based on the story, what do you think was the author's opinion about war?

• She thought it was a necessary evil.
• She had no opinion about the war.
• She believed soldiers died beautiful lives.
• She thought it was cruel and senseless.

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