War of the Wall

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

• all of the above.

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What causes the conflict between the narrator and the painter lady?

• her dislike of the town's food

• her disrespect towards the neighborhood kids by not speaking to them

• her desire to paint the wall that the neighborhood kids like to use

• her discrimination as seen in who she did and did not paint on the wall

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What was the theme of "War of the Wall"?

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What is the setting of "Word of the Wall"

• fast food restaurant

• a big city

• a small community

• a farmhouse

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What is the main conflict in 'War of the Wall'?

• A) The painter lady wants to paint over a community wall.

• B) The narrator wants to sell the wall.

• C) The community wants to demolish the wall.

• D) The painter lady wants to buy the wall.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is the primary theme of 'War of the Wall'?

• A) The importance of art in community.

• B) The conflict between urban and rural life.

• C) The struggle for power.

• D) The value of friendship.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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Which character in 'War of the Wall' is an outsider to the community?

• A) The narrator

• B) The painter lady

• C) The narrator's cousin

• D) The store owner

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CCSS.RL.6.2

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What does the wall symbolize in 'War of the Wall'?

• A) Division

• B) Unity and community heritage

• C) Wealth

• D) Power

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How does the community initially react to the painter lady in 'War of the Wall'?

• A) They welcome her warmly.

• B) They are indifferent to her presence.

• C) They are suspicious and unwelcoming.

• D) They immediately admire her work.

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'War of the Wall' to convey the community's feelings?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Personification

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