Element of a Short Story I

What was the occasion for celebration in the Angeles family?

• Mr. Angeles' homecoming from his periodic inspection trips

• The children's birthdays

• Nana Emilia's birthday

• A family reunion

What was the surprise Mr. Angeles had for his family?

• A new car

• A set of sleeping mats

• A vacation trip

• A new house

What was unique about the mats Mr. Angeles brought home?

• They were made of gold

• They had the children's names and birthstone colors woven into them

• They were imported from another country

• They were made of silk

What was the significance of the mat given to Nana Emilia by her mother?

• It was used on her wedding night and during illnesses

• It was used as a regular sleeping mat

• It was a gift for her birthday

• It was used as a decoration

Why did Mr. Angeles bring extra mats for Josefina, Victoria, and Concepcion?

• They were deceased family members

• They were his favorite children

• They were away at school

• They were visiting relatives

What type of Conflict does the story show?

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Nature

• Character vs Society

• Character vs Self

What type of Characterization was used by the author

• Direct Characterization

• Indirect Characterization

The father represents love and loss, while the children symbolize unfulfilled dreams and cherished memories.

• True

• False

Where does the story "The Mats" take place?

• A bustling city

• A rural village

• A school classroom

• A modest Filipino household

hat is the primary conflict in "The Mats"?

• A struggle between the father and his neighbors.

• he father's internal conflict with grief and memory.

• A conflict between siblings over inheritance.

• A misunderstanding between the father and his wife.