Unto Others - Plot Diagram & Traits

Read the short story "Unto Others." Then answer the questions. Use the text as needed.

What is the exposition?

• It is a quiet neighborhood until the Spellmans move in.

• The narrator’s mother gets a flat tire.

• Mother gets busy and starts the “good neighbors” committee.

• The dogs walk through mom’s garden.

Which of the following is best described as part of the climax of the story?

• Mother offers sweaters to the Spellman girls.

• The Spellmans move in next door.

• The Spellmans give mom their spare tire.

• Mom files noise complaints.

Which of the following is best described as part of the exposition of the story?

• The narrator’s block is quiet.

• The Spellmans change Mom’s tire.

• Mom gives the dogs water.

• Mom gives a ride to old Ms. Parker

Which of the following is best described as part of the rising action of the story?

• Mom dances a little bit to the music.

• Mom becomes a good neighbor.

• The Spellmans give mom their spare tire.

• Mom shames them for missing mass.

Which of the following is best described as the resolution of the story?

• Mom becomes a good neighbor.

• The Spellmans change moms tire.

• Mom files noise complaints on the Spellmans.

• Mom drives old Ms. Parker home.

Which of the following is best described as part of the falling action of the story?

• Mom shoes away the Spellman’s dogs.

• Mom dances a little bit to the music.

• Mom talks about the girls to her sister, Jackie.

• The Spellman’s move in next door.

At the beginning of the story, which of the following character traits best describes mom? Choose two.

• judgemental

• tolerant

• self-righteous

• helpful

• friendly

At the end of the story, which of the following character traits best describes mom? Select two.

• charitable

• attentive

• angry

• aloof

• rude

Which term best describes the following from the story: modern day, next door to us, and on an empty road?

• setting

• exposition

• climax

• conflict

In the mother's opinion, the Spellman family changed from _____ to _____.

• obnoxious to thoughtful

• quiet to boisterous

• inconsiderate to mean

• compassionate to understanding