Dr. Heidegger's Experiment

1. 1. Which of the following best describes Nathaniel Hawthorne's narrative style in Dr. Heidegger's Experiment?

• A. Realistic and straightforward

• B. Gothic and symbolic

• C. Satirical and humorous

• D. Detached and formal

2. 2. What is the main theme conveyed through the experiment in the story?

• A. The importance of scientific discovery

• B. The pursuit of eternal youth

• C. The moral superiority of the elderly

• D. The inevitability of aging and human folly

3.How does the rose function as a symbol in the story?

• A. It symbolizes eternal life.

• B. It stands for the beauty of scientific discovery.

• C. It reflects the power of love and devotion.

• D. It represents the fleeting nature of youth and beauty.

4.Which figure of speech is most evident in Dr. Heidegger's reference to his "magic book of spells"?

• A. Metaphor

• B. Simile

• C. Personification

• D. Hyperbole

5.The description of the rose that "blushed again with all its original bloom" is an example of which figure of speech?

• A. Symbolism

• B. Personification

• C. Metaphor

• D. Irony

6.When the rose is described as "a rose as fresh as when it first blossomed," which figure of speech is being used?

• A. Metaphor

• B. Simile

• C. Hyperbole

• D. Symbolism

7. 7.The phrase "as if a voice had spoken" is an example of which literary device?

• A. Hyperbole

• B. Simile

• C. Metonymy

• D. Personification

8.The story is often viewed as an allegory. What lesson does it teach about human nature?

• A. People always change when given a second chance.

• B. Science can conquer time and aging

• C. Human nature remains fundamentally flawed, even when youth is restored.

• D. Youth is more valuable than wisdom.

9.What is significant about Dr. Heidegger's decision not to drink the water himself?

• A. It shows he already possesses youth.

• B. It symbolizes his wisdom and self-restraint.

• C. It reveals his belief that age brings no benefit.

• D. It reflects his fear of death.

10.Which of the following objects in Dr. Heidegger's study symbolizes hidden secrets?

• A. The mirror

• B. The skeleton

• C. The rose

• D. The fountain