Literary Analysis Quiz

Who are the main characters in "The Piece of String"?

• Esteban and the townspeople

• Harrison Bergeron and the government

• Maitre Hauchecorne, Maitre Malandain, and the townspeople

• Hazel and George Bergeron

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "The Piece of String," what is ironic about the townspeople's reaction to Hauchecorne's innocence?

• They believe him without evidence

• They accuse him despite his honesty

• They apologize for their mistake

• They reward him for his honesty

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the key theme in "The Piece of String"?

• The power of love

• The impact of rumors and gossip

• The importance of honesty

• The struggle for power

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In "Harrison Bergeron," what does the government do to make everyone "equal"?

• Provides equal education

• Handicaps them

• Gives them equal wealth

• Ensures equal opportunities

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the dramatic irony in "Harrison Bergeron"?

• The reader knows Harrison's rebellion won't last.

• The government is secretly helping Harrison.

• Hazel and George are unaware of their son's actions.

• The reader knows the government will fall.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What does the drowned man represent in "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World"?

• A villain

• An ideal, heroic figure

• A wealthy merchant

• A lost sailor

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is verbal irony?

• When something happens that is unexpected.

• When someone says the opposite of what they really mean.

• When the reader knows something the characters don't.

• When a character is unaware of their surroundings.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who are the main characters in "Harrison Bergeron"?

• Esteban and the townspeople

• Maitre Hauchecorne and Maitre Malandain

• Harrison Bergeron, Hazel and George Bergeron, the government

• The drowned man and the villagers

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9

What does the main character in "The Piece of String" represent?

• A wealthy merchant

• An ordinary person who is unfairly judged

• A heroic figure

• A villain

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the situational irony in "The Handsomest Drowned Man in the World"?

• The villagers are amazed by the dead man's good looks.

• The villagers find treasure in the sea.

• The villagers are unaware of the storm.

• The villagers mistake the drowned man for a god.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4