Saki's The Storyteller

Who are the main occupants of the railway carriage in the story?

• A family of four

• A group of friends

• An aunt, three children, and a bachelor

• A couple and their children

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the next stop mentioned in the story?

• London

• Templecombe

• Manchester

• Edinburgh

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze the relationship between the aunt and the children based on their conversation style.

• The aunt is very encouraging and supportive.

• The aunt is indifferent to the children.

• The aunt is authoritative and often says "Don't."

• The aunt is playful and jokes with the children.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What can be inferred about the bachelor's attitude towards the conversation in the carriage?

• He is actively participating.

• He is annoyed but remains silent.

• He is indifferent and asleep.

• He is amused and laughing.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the effectiveness of the aunt's communication style with the children. What might be a consequence of her approach?

• The children become more curious and ask more questions.

• The children become obedient and quiet.

• The children become rebellious and ignore her.

• The children become anxious and fearful.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Predict how the story might change if the bachelor decided to engage in conversation with the children. What impact could this have on the dynamics in the carriage?

• The children might become more disruptive.

• The children might become more interested and engaged.

• The aunt might become more relaxed.

• The bachelor might become frustrated.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What literary technique is used when describing the aunt's and children's conversation as "reminding one of the attentions of a housefly that refuses to be discouraged"?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the significance of the setting being a "hot afternoon" in the context of the story?

• It creates a sense of discomfort and tension.

• It highlights the beauty of the countryside.

• It suggests a relaxing and peaceful journey.

• It indicates the time of year.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does the author use the character of the bachelor to contrast with the other occupants of the carriage?

• By making him more talkative than the others.

• By showing his silence and detachment.

• By depicting him as more playful than the children.

• By portraying him as more authoritative than the aunt.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Who was devoured by the wolf in the story?

• Cyril

• The aunt

• Bertha

• The bachelor

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