A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings

Why is the townspeople's casual acceptance of the old man's wings without complete awe or wonder a characteristic of magical realism?

• It demonstrates the hero's journey

• It reflects the blending of the ordinary with the extraordinary

• It indicates the townpeople's deep knowledge of magical beings

• It underscores the story's focus on historical events

Based on what you remember of the descriptions of the old man, draw him

Which of the following is the theme of "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings?"

• People often overlook the wonderous parts of life.

• Nobody's perfect.

• Everything turns out the opposite of how you expect it to.

• Sometimes fairytales really are better than real life.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which of the following events from "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" contains imagery?

• Pelayo and Elisenda realizing an angel has landed in their courtyard

• The child starting school

• The description of the angel and his wings

• The chicken coop collapsing

Which of the following phrases indicates that the appearance of the angel is regarded as a somewhat normal occurrence?

• They both looked at the fallen body with a mute stupor. (lines 10-11)

• The most unfortunate invalids on earth came in search of health. (lines 33-34)

• The angel was the only one who took no part in his own act. (lines 44-45)

• They built a two-story mansion with iron bars on the windows so that angels wouldn't get in. (lines 74-76)

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The main point of the last paragraph is that after the departure of the angel, Elisenda feels:

• F. remorseful about how poorly the townspeople treated the angel.

• G. frightened about what the angel might do if he ever comes back.

• H. optimistic about the new lifestyle that was made possible for her by the angel.

• J. unburdened now that she doesn't have to worry about the angel anymore.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where do Elisenda and Pelayo put the old man after they drag him out of the mud where he has fallen?

• they leave him in the rear courtyard

• the kitchen

• the chicken coop

• the village church

What literary device is primarily used in the story 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' to blend the ordinary with the extraordinary?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Magical Realism

• Personification

In 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings', what is the reaction of the townspeople to the old man's wings?

• They are terrified and run away

• They are indifferent and continue with their lives

• They are in awe and worship him

• They are curious and exploit him

Which character in 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' represents the theme of human exploitation?

• Pelayo

• Elisenda

• The Neighbor Woman

• The Priest