The Gold Cadillac (Glencoe) Quiz

Which character's actions and feelings are clearest to the reader due to the point of view?

• Lois's

• Wilma's

• The father's

• The mother's

The reader learns about the father's character mainly through -

• his wife's behavior

• his own words and actions

• what other characters say about him

• the author's description of his thoughts

A minor character in this passage is

• lois

• the father

• the mother

• Mr. Leroy

How are Wilma and Lois different from each other?

• Wilma is less interested in cars

• Wilma is less concerned about the mothers reaction

• Wilma is more excited about telling the neighbors

• Wilma is more careful about avoiding disappointments

What makes the sisters so excited through the passage?

• They think the car is made of gold

• They want to go for a ride immediately

• They are thrilled to have an expensive car

• They can't wait to see their mother's reaction to the Cadillac

In the passage, the major contrast between the mother and the father has to do with their attitudes about

• their children

• spending money

• the neighborhood

• politeness and manners

The author describes the neighbors gathering around the car to show that -

• buying the Cadillac was a special thing to do

• the car was not as good as it looks

• the mother was unhappy with the her husband

• the purchase made the father a neighborhood joke

What technique does the author use to inform the reader that the father has purchased the car?

• Dialogue

• Description

• Supporting Details

• Characterization

What does the story suggest is the real reason the mother walks back into the house?

• Everyone has fallen silent

• She is eager to prepare a meal

• She has no interest in cars

• She is upset with her husband's purchase

During the course of this passage the father's mood changes from

• joy to irritation

• calmness to anger

• sadness to happiness

• confidence to concern