English 103 Module 6 Quiz

In "Araby," why did the boy's eyes burn with "anguish and anger"?

• "vanity"

• "jealousy"

• "frustration"

• "loss"

At the end of Arlington Road (1999), what did the FBI investigation conclude?

• Michael Faraday was the sole terrorist that bombed the federal building

• That Michael Faraday and Oliver Lang worked together in the end to bomb the federal building

• That a student was responsible for bombing the federal building

• That a group of domestic terrorists were responsible for the bombing of the federal building

Choose the character "the boy" from "Araby" or "Sammy" from "A & P" and describe how their character demonstrates a coming of age issue. (worth 10 points)

Identify and explain a major theme of the film Arlington Road (1999). (worth 10 points)

What was the nickname that Sammy gave the girl that seemed to him to be the leader amongst the girls in the store (in "A & P")?

• "Queenie"

• "Princess"

• "Lady"

• "Her Royal Highness"

What was Michael Faraday's job?

• college professor

• FBI agent

• accountant

• police detective

How was the boy planning to win over Mangan's sister in "Araby"?

• he planned to buy her something from the bazaar

• he planned to make her an Irish delicacy for dinner

• he planned to ward off an unwanted boyfriend

• he planned to win a race at the county fair

What makes Sammy's boss, Lengel, upset about the girls in the store?

• they are eating fruit in the store without paying for it

• they have no shoes on

• they are dressed like they are at the beach

• they are making a lot of noise in the store

Sammy's boss, Lengel, tells Sammy he doesn't want to quit. What was a main reason that he gives Sammy?

• it will ruin your chances at getting another job

• it will hurt his mom and dad

• he will embarrass himself

• he is too poor to be without a job