The Way Up to Heaven Quiz Review

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

• A. Loving

• B. Loyal

• C. Anxious

• D. Assertive

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

“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?

• Anxious anticipation
• Frustrated impatience
• Excited joy
• Calm indifference

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

• Cruel

• devious

• intentional

• compassionate

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

• To experience the excitement and culture of Paris.
• To attend a business meeting in London.
• To escape her mundane life at home.
• To visit her daughter and meet her grandchildren.