The Dinner Party

What is the main conflict in "The Dinner Party"

• The Colonel arguing with the other guests

• The cobra being let loose at the party

• The American not liking the hostess

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which sentence best characterizes Mrs. Wynnes (the hostess)?

• She was easily frightened.

• She was calm and courageous.

• She was a poor hostess.

• She talked a lot but never listened.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"The Dinner Party" is written in....

• 1st person point of view

• 3rd person limited point of view

• 3rd person omniscient point of view

• 3rd person objective point of view

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Based on the events in the story, what may the dinner guests expect the colonel to do after the woman's last line?

• Try to capture the snake himself.

• Apologize.

• Invite all the guests to his home for the next dinner party.

• Go out on the veranda to relax.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

The climax or turning point of the story happens when...

• The hostess whispers to the servant

• The American counts to three hundred

• The meal is served

• The servant places the bowl of milk out

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the setting of 'The Dinner Party'?

• A) A bustling city restaurant

• B) A quiet countryside home

• C) A colonial official's bungalow in India

• D) A modern apartment in New York

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which character in 'The Dinner Party' demonstrates the theme of self-control?

• A) The American naturalist

• B) The young girl

• C) The hostess, Mrs. Wynnes

• D) The colonel

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What literary device is primarily used in 'The Dinner Party' to build suspense?

• A) Foreshadowing

• B) Irony

• C) Flashback

• D) Dialogue

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In 'The Dinner Party', what does the bowl of milk symbolize?

• A) A trap for the cobra

• B) A sign of hospitality

• C) A traditional Indian custom

• D) A dessert for the guests

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What is the main theme of 'The Dinner Party'?

• A) The power of nature

• B) Gender roles and stereotypes

• C) The importance of tradition

• D) The value of friendship

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2