Short Story Unit Test 1 Review

What is the point of view in the story "Charles"?

• 1st person

• 2nd person

• 3rd person limited

• 3rd person omniscient

At what point of the plot does the story "Charles" end?

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• denouement/resolution

What type of irony is used in "Charles"?

• verbal irony

• dramatic irony

• situational irony

 The author gives all of the following clues to show a change in Laurie's behavior EXCEPT

• that he does not stop to wave

• the things he says to his parents

• the way he dresses

• the notes he brings home from his teacher

On Monday Laurie comes home late from school because he stayed to watch Charles serve his after school detention. - This is an example of which literary element?

• conflict

• foreshadowing

• symbolism

• flashback

What is the shocking discovery that Laurie's mother makes when she meets Laurie's teacher?

• Charles's behavior is even worse than Laurie had described.

• Laurie's behavior has been almost as bad as Charles's.

• Laurie and Charles are the same person.

• Charles has left the school.

How does the point of view in "Charles" help create the surprise ending?

• The narrator never gives any hints that laurie is behaving badly.

• Laurie is so mischievous that he tricks the reader.

• The narrator does not know the truth about Charles until the end.

• The author tells many different characters' thoughts and feelings.

What is a central theme of "Charles"?

• how we shouldn't always believe everything we hear

• the dangers of parental neglect

• how everyone learns and changes as they grow up

• the importance of education

The theme of "Thank You, M'am" is _____?

• "Money got in devilish ways will burn your feet."

• Don't follow others blindly.

• Treat others as you wish to be treated.

In "Thank You, M'am" Roger is a _____ character.

• dynamic

• static