(A) Hills Like White Elephants Classwork

What is the setting of "Hills Like White Elephants"?

• A bustling city center

• A quiet countryside farm

• A train station in Spain

• A beach in California

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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

How does Jig feel about the "operation"?

• She is excited

• She is hesitant and unsure

• She is completely opposed

• She feels indifferent

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What do the hills symbolize in the story?

• Obstacles to overcome

• The beauty of nature

• The permanence of change

• Choices and possibilities

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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

What is the mood of the story?

• Light and humorous

• Tense and uncertain

• Joyful and carefree

• Angry and vengeful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What role does the setting play in the story?

• It creates a feeling of nostalgia

• It adds a sense of adventure

• It symbolizes the characters' emotional states

• It is a backdrop without significance

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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

Hemingway's iceberg theory suggests that

• Stories should be as lengthy as possible

• Characters should always express their feelings openly

• The most important meaning of a story should be hidden beneath the surface

• All details should be explicitly stated in the text

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How would you describe the relationship between the American man and Jig?

• Strong and supportive

• Passionate and loving

• Strained and distant

• Harmonious and peaceful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What impact does the lack of communication have on the characters?

• It causes tension and conflict

• It strengthens their relationship

• It leads to a deeper understanding

• It has no significant impact

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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

How does the story reflect the theme of emotional distance?

• Through the characters' physical closeness

• Through the characters' lack of eye contact

• Through the characters' superficial conversation

• Through the characters' joyful interactions

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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

What do the white elephants symbolize in the story?

• Wealth and prosperity

• Unwanted burdens or issues

• Joy and happiness

• Strength and power

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7