In "The Way Up to heaven," what is Mrs. Foster’s motivation for wanting to visit Paris?

To visit her daughter and meet her grandchildren.

To experience the excitement and culture of Paris.

To escape her cruel and condescending husband.

To escape her mundane life at home.

Based on the following excerpt, what can be inferred ? “It was a miracle that he had ever agreed to let her fly over there alone for six weeks to visit them.

Mr. Foster is likely protective or concerned.

Mr. Foster trusts her completely.

Mr. Foster is excited for her trip.

Which of the following statements best describes the Fosters’ marriage?

A controlling relationship with clearly defined gender roles

A marriage of convenience yet, both members benefit equally

A co-dependent relationship from which obsession is built

A marriage of convenience yet, both members benefit equally

What is the best summary for the passage below? "Mr. Foster came out five minutes later, and watching him as he walked slowly down the steps; she noticed that his legs were like goat's legs in those narrow stovepipe trousers that he wore. As on the day before, he paused halfway down to sniff the air and to examine the sky. The weather was still not quite clear, but there was a wisp of sun coming through the mist."

Mr. Foster is stallingin hopes of increasing his wife's anxiety and pushing her stress level to it's maximum

Mr. Foster is delaying because he will miss Mrs. Foster dearly when she is gone.

Mr. Foster is being compared to a goat to show how unattractive Mrs. Foster finds him.

Mr. Foster is looking at the sky and praying that his wife's flight will be delayed

What is the author’s purpose for incorporating the underlined figurative language in the passage? Mr. Foster came out five minutes later, and watching him as he walked slowly down the steps; she noticed that his legs were like goat's legs in those narrow stovepipe trousers that he wore. As on the day before, he paused halfway down to sniff the air and to examine the sky. The weather was still not quite clear, but there was a wisp of sun coming through the mist.

To foreshadow that charge is on the horizon for Mrs. White

To emphasize Mr. Foster's unusual appearance.

To suggest a change in Mr. Foster's mood.

To indicate that the weather is improving significantly.

"She hurried out of the car and up the steps to the front door, holding the key in one hand. She slid the key into the keyhole and was about to turn it – and then she stopped. Her head came up, and she stood there absolutely motionless, her whole body arrested right in the middle of all this hurry to turn the key and get into the house, and she waited – five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten seconds, she waited. The way she was standing there, with her head in the air and the body so tense, it seemed as though she were listening for the repetition of some sound that she had heard a moment before from a place far away inside the house. " Based on the information in the passage, the reader can infer that Mrs. Foster is acting strangely because-

she may have heard something she recognized from inside the house

she is waiting for someone to join her

she forgot where she parked the car

she is excited to enter the house

“Once a week, on Tuesdays, she wrote a letter to her husband a nice, chatty letter full of news and gossip, which always ended with the words `Now be sure to take your meals regularly, dear, although this is something I'm afraid you may not be doing when I'm not with you.’ The excerpt is an example of which of the following?

Verbal irony because Mrs. Foster believes her husband is already dead

Situational irony, because readers do not expect Mr. Foster to be capable of caring for himself without his wife and servants’ help

Flashback because Mrs. Foster is mentally revisiting times she has left in the past, during which he did not eat well

Allusion to Mr. Foster’s favorite memories together

Which of the following theme statements is NOT depicted throughout The Way Up to Heaven?

Love and compassion can conquer all situations

Desperate people will do anything for their freedom

Attempting to control someone can have dangerous consequences

A theme is the central idea or message in a work of art or literature.

A theme is the setting of a narrative.

A theme is a character in a story.

A theme is a type of literary genre.

What is foreshadowing?

Foreshadowing is a technique used in literature to hint at future events.

A method to summarize past events.

A technique for character development.

A style of writing that avoids suspense.

the intended feeling the reader gets from a story

Mood is a temporary emotional state or feeling.

Mood is a permanent emotional condition.

What is a static character?

A static character is one that does not change significantly throughout the story.

A static character is one that evolves throughout the story.

A static character is one that only appears in flashbacks.

A static character is the main character in a story.

What is a dynamic character?

A dynamic character is one that changes significantly throughout a story.

A dynamic character is a minor character with no impact on the plot.

A dynamic character remains the same throughout the story.

A dynamic character is one that only appears in the beginning of the story.

Diction is the choice and use of words in writing.

Diction is the emotional tone of a conversation.

Diction is the visual appearance of text.

Diction refers to the rhythm of a poem.

her face had turned absolutely white and that the whole expression had suddenly altered. There was no longer that rather soft and silly look. A peculiar hardness had settled itself upon the features. The little mouth, usually so flabby, was now tight and thin, the eyes were bright and the voice, when she spoke, carried a new note of authority. Based on the passage, the reader can infer-

The character is undergoing a significant emotional change from weak to strong and independent

The character is indifferent to the situation.

The character is experiencing physical pain.

The character is feeling extremely happy and slightly guilty

The Way Up to Heaven Quiz Review

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following least characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of the story?

Loving

Loyal

Anxious

Assertive

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which statement best represents the type of conflict in the story?

A. Man vs. Self. Mrs. Foster is struggling with whether to leave her husband and get divorced or stay.

B. Man vs. Society. Mrs. Foster struggles with conforming to her expectations as a woman.

C. Man vs. Nature. Mr. Foster struggles with the nature of his wife's illness and how to cope.

D. Man vs. Man. Mrs. Foster struggles against her husband who intentionally perpetuates her fear and attempts to control her life.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Mrs. Foster do with the key after she hears the sound?

She drops it.

She withdraws it from the door.

She turns it quickly.

She throws it away.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Infer: what is Mrs. Foster’s motivation for writing these letters to her husband?

To show Mr. Foster that she still cares about him, despite his constant attempts to subtly torture her.

To maintain her image as a loving and caring wife, who has no knowledge of her husband’s slow death.

To express her guilt for what she has done to him and apologize for her cruel behavior.

To keep up the image of a happy couple so their daughter, Ellen, does not worry.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mrs. Foster begins the story as a loving wife who will do no wrong to her husband. However, by the end of the story, she decides to leave her husband to die in the elevator of their home. This unexpected act of ruthlessness by a housewife is an example of which type of irony?

Dramatic Irony

Situational Irony

Verbal Irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Mrs. Foster changes dramatically from the beginning to the end of the story. Because of this change, Mrs. Foster is best characterized as-

Static

Dynamic

Round

Flat

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of 'The Way Up to Heaven'?

Dishonest, cautious, and curious

Meek, timid, and obedient

Insightful, understanding, and calm

Strong, independent, and ruthless

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

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The Way Up to Heaven Quiz Review

Which of the following least characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of the story?

Which statement best represents the type of conflict in the story?

What does Mrs. Foster do with the key after she hears the sound?

Infer: what is Mrs. Foster’s motivation for writing these letters to her husband?

Mrs. Foster begins the story as a loving wife who will do no wrong to her husband. However, by the end of the story, she decides to leave her husband to die in the elevator of their home. This unexpected act of ruthlessness by a housewife is an example of which type of irony?

Mrs. Foster changes dramatically from the beginning to the end of the story. Because of this change, Mrs. Foster is best characterized as-

Which of the following best characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of 'The Way Up to Heaven'?

“At least half an hour before it was time to leave the house for the station, Mrs. Foster would step out of the elevator all ready to go, with hat and coat and gloves, and then, being quite unable to sit down, she would flutter and fidget about from room to room.”
What is the mood?

In "The Way up to Heaven," which word LEAST characterizes Mr. Foster?

In "The Way Up to heaven," what is Mrs. Foster’s motivation for wanting to visit Paris?

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The Way Up to Heaven Quiz Review

Which of the following least characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of the story?

Which statement best represents the type of conflict in the story?

What does Mrs. Foster do with the key after she hears the sound?

Infer: what is Mrs. Foster’s motivation for writing these letters to her husband?

Mrs. Foster begins the story as a loving wife who will do no wrong to her husband. However, by the end of the story, she decides to leave her husband to die in the elevator of their home. This unexpected act of ruthlessness by a housewife is an example of which type of irony?

Mrs. Foster changes dramatically from the beginning to the end of the story. Because of this change, Mrs. Foster is best characterized as-

Which of the following best characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of 'The Way Up to Heaven'?

“At least half an hour before it was time to leave the house for the station, Mrs. Foster would step out of the elevator all ready to go, with hat and coat and gloves, and then, being quite unable to sit down, she would flutter and fidget about from room to room.” What is the mood?

In "The Way up to Heaven," which word LEAST characterizes Mr. Foster?

In "The Way Up to heaven," what is Mrs. Foster’s motivation for wanting to visit Paris?

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“At least half an hour before it was time to leave the house for the station, Mrs. Foster would step out of the elevator all ready to go, with hat and coat and gloves, and then, being quite unable to sit down, she would flutter and fidget about from room to room.”
What is the mood?