The War of the Wall

How is the conflict in the story resolved?

• The community is confused about the mural but welcomes the painter lady.

• The mural is finished and the community is glad that the painter lady is gone.

• The town understands the painter lady's motives and is happy to have the mural.

• The narrator doesn't care that much about the mural but is sad the painter lady is gone.

At the end of the story, the neighbors realize that

• the mural is unattractive

• the mural shows only famous people

• the have misjudged the painter lady

• they will have to pay for the paint

Who is fighting in the "War of the Wall"?

• The narrator and Side Pocket

• The narrator, Lou, and the painter lady

• The narrator, Lou, and the barber

• The painter lady, mama, and Ms. Mason

What is the first reaction of the narrator and Lou when they see the painter lady at the wall?

• They tell her to go away and leave their wall alone.

• They decide they want to help her paint.

• They demand that she get permission from Mr. Eubank's to paint the wall.

• They want to play handball against the wall.

What is the main theme of 'The War of the Wall'?

• Community and belonging

• War and peace

• Love and friendship

• Adventure and exploration

Which literary device is prominently used in 'The War of the Wall'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

What does the wall symbolize in the story?

• A barrier between friends

• A canvas for expression

• A historical monument

• A playground for children

How do the narrator and Lou feel about the painter lady initially?

• Curious and excited

• Indifferent and bored

• Annoyed and possessive

• Supportive and helpful

What change occurs in the community by the end of 'The War of the Wall'?

• They become more divided

• They appreciate the mural

• They decide to remove the mural

• They ignore the mural

What is the significance of the mural in the story?

• It represents the painter lady's personal journey

• It is a gift to the community

• It is a political statement

• It is a random act of vandalism