"The Very Old Man" is widely accepted to be part of the magical realism genre where mystical, wildly imaginative details are blended with realistic conflicts and situations. Which of the following represents a realistic aspect of the story?

A society of people unite to mistreat a different individual

An angel appeared and was disheveled and dirty

A Portuguese man who couldn't sleep because of noise from the stars

An angel was branded with an iron

An interloper is defined as:

one who is involved in a situation where they aren't wanted or don't belong

a burglar who breaks into a country home

a stranger in a strange place who acts strange

a wolf with sharp teeth, red eyes, and dark fur

How do Georg & Ulrich end up face-to-face in "The Interlopers"?

They are both in the woods looking for each other

They have to pass each other to get to their homes

Georg travels back in time to Ulrich's time period

Georg & Ulrich end up trapped together in "The Interlopers" when:

they are locked inside a time machine

Gen. Zaroff locks them in a bedroom

This image is important to the "The Interlopers" resolution because:

Wolves are the last things the men see

The men's feud is compared to wolves

The men save each other from wolves

The men's power is compared to wolves

Georg & Ulrich are the story's true interlopers because they:

try to take ownership over nature

bring conflict into a peaceful place

act uncivilized towards one another in a civilized place

What is a major theme of "The Interlopers"? Choose TWO answers.

It is foolish to hold onto a grudge.

Family is the most important thing

What is the main topic of 'The Interlopers'?

romantic relationship between two characters

political conflict between two nations

Why do the two friends think they can go safely to their old fishing place?

The French Colonel will permit them to pass

The river is far from the scene of battle

They are both members of the French militia

The friends are able to enjoy their fishing expedition because they

Pay attention to very little else

Think the Prussians will ignore them

In "The Necklace," what long term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisel's lives?

The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to go into debt, live in poverty, and work at multiple jobs.

The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to fight, separate, and seek a divorce.

The loss of the necklace brings the Loisel's closer together and makes their marriage stronger.

The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to adopt a life of crime in order to repay their debts.

Which statement best summarizes one of the main messages of "The Necklace"?

People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach.

People should beware of friends who are not honest and try to take advantage of them.

People should never lend anything to friends who cannot be counted on to return them.

People should always strive to build better lives for themselves, regardless of the sacrifices they must make.

What does Monsieur Loisel bring home to his wife in "The Necklace"?

an invitation to a reception from the Minister of Education

a beautiful dress for her to wear

a large bonus check from his boss

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the beginning of "The Very Old Man," what causes a stench in the house?

crabs

seaweed

chickens

mud

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of the man in "The Very Old Man" who owns the house?

Pelayo

Elisenda

Father Gonzaga

Murphy

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How much does Elisenda charge people to see the angel?

1 cent

3 cents

5 cents

10 cents

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What do Pelayo and Elisenda do with their new money?

build a mansion

give money to the church

help the angel

buy a boat

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.W.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the end, the man with very enormous wings...

flies away

follows and protects the child to school, until he goes to college

remains locked up in the chicken coop

turns into a spider-man

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Primary themes that emerge from "The Very Old Man" include ALL BUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING:

Freedom & confinement

Prejudice & marginalizing "outsiders"

Suffering & old age

The healing power of nature

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CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What detail about Pelayo and Elisenda hint that they do possibley care about the angel?

They let him take care of the baby

They took him to see the spiderwoman so they compare experiences

They let him sleep in the shed when the chicken coop fell down

They let him have visitors

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

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Morality Short Stories Quizizz

In the beginning of "The Very Old Man," what causes a stench in the house?

What is the name of the man in "The Very Old Man" who owns the house?

How much does Elisenda charge people to see the angel?

What do Pelayo and Elisenda do with their new money?

In the end, the man with very enormous wings...

Primary themes that emerge from "The Very Old Man" include ALL BUT WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING:

What detail about Pelayo and Elisenda hint that they do possibley care about the angel?

"The Very Old Man" is widely accepted to be part of the magical realism genre where mystical, wildly imaginative details are blended with realistic conflicts and situations. Which of the following represents a realistic aspect of the story?

An interloper is defined as:

This image is representative of "The Interlopers" setting because it is a picture of the:

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