The Homely Child Reading Check Quiz

What are the realistic elements of this short story? Select all possible answers.

• The family

• The kitchen table

• Eating dinner

• Hector's invisibility

The magical element of this short story is Hector's ____________.

Why is Hector turning invisible?

• He just wants to

• His family forgot about him

• His family wants him to keep playing pranks on them

• There is no direct reason

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does Hector do in order to end his invisibility?

• Nothing

• Poisons and kills his family

• Harasses them until they notice him

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does "The Homely Child" fit with our definition of magical realism? LIST TWO examples.