RL9

Which statement BEST expresses the theme of "The Laughter"? (RL 9-10.2)

• If you learn to laugh in many different ways, you could have an interesting career?

• Even pleasant activities become tiresome when you have to do them too often.

• Just because a person is laughing doesn't mean he or she is having good time.

• No matter what your job is, you won't want to do it when the workday is over.

What is first revealed to the reader about the narrator's character in paragraph 1? (RL 9-10.3)

• that he wishes his acting talents were better developed

• that he would rather be a clown or a comedian

• that he is embarrassed about his profession

• that he is highly in demand as a laugher

Which choice BEST expresses what the reader learns about the narrator in paragraphs 2 & 3? (RL 9-10.3)

• that his specialty is infectious laughter

• that he is very good at his job

• that bad comedians value his services

• that his job is very tiring

In paragraphs 3 & 4, the author develops the theme by...(RL 9-10.2)

• showing the contrast between the audience's reaction and the narrator's attitude.

• having the narrator brag about how effective his infectious laugh is.

• describing how difficult it is to laugh heartily at a prearranged moment.

• describing a typical telegram that shows how popular the laugher is.

What surprising detail does the reader learn about the narrator in paragraph 4? (RL 9-10.3)

• that he does not enjoy his job

• that he receives telegrams regularly

• that he takes a train to get to his jobs

• that he is exhausted after a job

In paragraphs 5-8, what irony does the reader learn about about the narrator? (RL 9-10.3)

• his wife wants him to laugh

• that his marriage is peaceful and quiet

• that his wife has forgotten how to laugh

• that he never laughs on his own

Which word BEST describes the tone of the story? (RL 9-10.4)

• ironic

• comedic

• melancholy

• regretful

How does the tone of the story help develop the theme? (RL 9-10.4)

• It shows what a good actor the narrator really is.

• It keeps up the feeling of good humor.

• It shows the contradiction between appearance and reality.

• It lets the reader know that the narrator would rather be something else.