Where Is Here

At the end of "Where is Here?," what effect has the stranger's visit had on the family?

• It has left the family sad and tired

• It has left the children excited and curious about math

• It has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused

• It has left the father and mother grateful and appreciative of their lives.

Which words best characterize the stranger in "Where is Here?"

• He possess a good sense of humor.

• He shows fierce loyalty to his family.

• He proves that he is trustworthy and honest.

• He demonstrates mysterious and confusing power.

Which of the following best describes the father's state of mind when the stranger in "Where is Here?" wanders around outside the house?

• The father his delighted to show off the property to the stranger.

• The father is touched by the stranger's desire to see the old home.

• The father is curious about what the stranger is doing but respects the strangers desire to revisit his memories.

• The father is deeply frightened and angered by the stranger's presence.

Which of the following is an aspect of the ending of "Where is Here?" that most clearly shows it is a modern Gothic story?

• It leaves readers with questions about the stranger and relationship between the mother and father.

• It resolves the tension of the story.

• It leaves readers terrified the stranger may return with vengance.

• It shows a new tension between the mother and father

After which event is "Where is Here?" does the father announce forcefully, "The visit is over"?

• the stranger's bursting into tears

• the stranger's entrance into the house

• the stranger's request to sit on the basement steps

• the stranger's statement that there use to be a water stain on the wall

Where is Here? focuses mostly on which of the following?

• the strong influence of the irrational on human behavior

• the precise, mathematical design of the universe

• the stability of marital relationships

• the dependable beauty of nature

Which of the following statements most accurately describes a way in which "Where is Here?" differs from a traditional Gothic story?

• The author conveys tension by showing characters trying to keep their emotions in check.

• The author conveys tension by hinting that a stranger is likely to turn to violence.

• The author explains the mystery of the story fully.

• The author works to create an effect of sadness and tragedy.

The setting of “Where Is Here?” by Joyce Carol Oates is

• a chill, damp November evening at dusk.

• early morning, just before sunrise.

• a breezy afternoon in summer.

• a snowy day at a cottage in the mountains.

What is the primary theme explored in 'Where Is Here?' by Joyce Carol Oates?

• A) The impact of the past on the present

• B) The beauty of nature

• C) The importance of family traditions

• D) The power of technology

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Where Is Here?' to create suspense?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Metaphor

• C) Simile

• D) Alliteration