Maria in "My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife" starts out unsure but grows confident. What kind of character develops and changes over time?

• Flat

• Round

• Static

• Protagonist

The story "My Father Goes to Court" doesn't directly tell us the father's personality. How does the author show us who he is through his words and actions?

• A. By portraying his actions and conversations with others

• B. By explicitly stating his age and social background

• C. By providing descriptions of his physical appearance

• D. By giving straight access to his thoughts and feelings

In a story, the author may use descriptions of food smells to create a certain effect. What literary device is used to describe something through the senses?

• A. Metaphor

• B. Simile

• C. Imagery

• D. Personification

How can historical events influence the ideas explored in literature?

• A. They cover up societal issues

• B. They reflect the cultural and societal issues of the time

• C. They focus on the author's personal experiences

• D. They remain constant regardless of the historical context

How can the place and time of a story reflect the feelings of the characters?

• A. The setting has no power to reflect the character's emotions

• B. A stormy setting might mirror a character's inner conflict or struggles

• C. The setting serves only to confuse readers about characters' emotions

• D. A bright setting always indicates happy emotions

What part of a short story tells us when and where the events happen?

• A. Conflict

• B. Setting

• C. Character

• D. Plot

What is the purpose of a character in a story?

• A. To create the setting

• B. To introduce the conflict

• C. To drive the plot forward

• D. To provide a theme

What is the usual order of events in a story?

• A. Through a series of events

• B. In random order

• C. Only at the beginning

• D. By introducing characters only

What is the main problem that the characters have to deal with in the story "My Father Goes to Court"?

• A. They are lost on their way to court

• B. They cannot afford expensive food

• C. They have a misunderstanding

• D. They are accused of stealing

In the story "How My Brother Leon Brought Home a Wife," Maria and Leon go from the city to the countryside. What does this journey mean in the story?

• A. The transition from childhood to adulthood

• B. The importance of connecting with nature

• C. The clash between modernity and tradition

• D. The challenges of forming a family life