A Worn Path

What does the title refer to in the story "The Worn Path"?

• the road Phoenix has to cross safely

• the long and difficult path that is Phoenix's life

• the path the hunter takes with his dogs

• the path Phoenix takes through the corn

What is the climax of the story 'A Worn Path'?

• When Phoenix Jackson finds the lost coin

• When Phoenix Jackson encounters the scarecrow

• When Phoenix Jackson meets the hunter

• When Phoenix Jackson reaches the doctor's office

In "A Worn Path," who tells the story of Pheonix?

• Pheonix

• Pheonix's son

• an outside narrator

• a doctor

How does the author use imagery to describe the setting in 'A Worn Path'?

• By focusing on the urban landscape

• By highlighting the natural elements and challenges

• By describing futuristic technology

• By emphasizing the bustling city life

What obstacles does Phoenix Jackson face on her journey?

• Physical challenges, old age, white hunter

• Bad weather

• Lack of motivation

• Lack of resources

What element of the hero's quest does Phoenix face on her journey?

• She meets friends and well-wishers.

• She wears a scarf around her head and carries a cane.

• She encounters obstacles and is tested.

• She has walked that journey before.

What clues does Welty give that tell you that Phoenix's life has been one of financial hardship?

• She thinks the scarecrow is a ghost.

• She takes a nickel from the ground.

• She laughs at herself.

• She speaks to a buzzard.

What is the main theme of 'A Worn Path'?

• Perseverance and determination

• Love and betrayal

• Wealth and power

• Friendship and loyalty

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'A Worn Path'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

What does Phoenix Jackson's journey symbolize in 'A Worn Path'?

• A quest for knowledge

• A struggle for survival

• A search for love

• A journey to the past