Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen
Authored by Deanna Baptist
English
8th Grade
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This quiz focuses on literary analysis of O. Henry's short story "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen," targeting 8th grade English Language Arts students. The questions assess students' comprehension of complex literary elements including theme development, dramatic and situational irony, foreshadowing, and character motivation. Students need strong reading comprehension skills to identify how the author develops the central theme that blindly following tradition can sometimes conflict with individual well-being. They must analyze the story's sophisticated use of dramatic irony, particularly how readers understand that both characters are making sacrifices the other doesn't recognize—Stuffy Pete eating despite being full, and the Old Gentleman sharing a meal while starving. The quiz requires students to evaluate character motivations, understand the purpose of introductory narration in establishing thematic elements, and demonstrate mastery of literary terminology through definitional questions about foreshadowing and types of irony. Created by Deanna Baptist, an English teacher in the US who teaches grade 8. This assessment serves multiple instructional purposes throughout a unit on short story analysis and literary devices. Teachers can use it as a summative assessment after reading and discussing the story, or break it into sections for formative assessment during guided reading sessions. The mix of comprehension and analysis questions makes it effective for homework assignments that reinforce close reading skills, while the literary terms questions work well as warm-up activities to review vocabulary. The quiz aligns with Common Core standards CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2 for determining themes and analyzing their development, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.3 for analyzing character interactions and plot development, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4 for understanding figurative language and literary devices. This type of text-dependent questioning supports students in developing the analytical thinking skills essential for success in high school literature courses.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is a theme that is developed in "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen"?
People should always eat two meals on Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving is a day to forgive others.
Poverty is difficult.
Following tradition is not always in everyone's best interest.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the purpose of the introductory narration provided in paragraphs 1-4?
"There is one day that is ours. There is one day when all Americans go back to the old home and eat a big dinner. Bless the day. The President gives it to us every year....
Yes. Thanksgiving Day is the one day of the year that is purely American. And now here is the story to prove to you that we have old traditions in this new country...."
This section introduces Thanksgiving traditions.
This section introduces the topic of tradition, which is explored throughout the story.
This section is provided to persuade more people to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.
This section shows that the author was playing tricks on us by provided narration unrelated to the plot.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony in “Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen?
Stuffy Pete ate a meal earlier in the day and is full, but the Old Gentleman does not realize it.
Although Stuffy Pete thinks the Old Gentleman values tradition, the Old Gentleman actually hates tradition.
The two elderly ladies believe Stuffy Pete is poor and in need of a good meal. In reality, Stuffy Pete is rich and is acting selfishly by taking advantage of the people trying to help him.
Stuffy Pete is really excited to eat his second Thanksgiving Day meal, but the Old Gentleman thinks Stuffy Pete is ungrateful and indifferent towards the tradition.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
For the past nine Thanksgiving Days, Stuffy Pete had…
eaten two very large meals
enjoyed a feast in a red brick mansion.
been treated to a meal by the Old Gentleman.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The old gentleman was sad because he…
he had no son.
had lost his fortune through a bad business decision.This is a wrong answer
knew he was very ill.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a clue that the Old Gentleman was starving?
His gray mustache was curled at the ends.
His eyes were bright with the thought of giving.
He seemed a bit unsteady.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What did the Old Gentleman consider himself as?
A pioneer in American tradition.
a miser (a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.)
a historical figure
a lowly criminal
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.2.6
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