Ellen Foster

Infer: what is Mrs. Foster’s motivation for writing these letters to her husband?

• To show Mr. Foster that she still cares about him, despite his constant attempts to subtly torture her.

• To maintain her image as a loving and caring wife, who has no knowledge of her husband’s slow death.

• To express her guilt for what she has done to him and apologize for her cruel behavior.

• To keep up the image of a happy couple so their daughter, Ellen, does not worry.

Mrs. Foster changes dramatically from the beginning to the end of the story. Because of this change, Mrs. Foster is best characterized as-

• Static

• Dynamic

• Round

• Flat

Which of the following least characterizes Mrs. Foster in the beginning of the story?

• loyal

• loving

• submissive

• assertive

Which statement best represents the type of conflict in the story?

• Man vs. Self. Mrs. Foster is struggling with whether to leave her husband and get divorced or stay.

• Man vs. Society. Mrs. Foster struggles with conforming to her expectations as a woman.

• Man. vs. Nature. Mr. Foster struggles with the nature of his wife's illness and how to cope.

• Man vs. Man. Mrs. Foster struggles against her husband who intentionally perpetuates her fear and attempts to control her life.

Mr. Foster’s actions in the story are best characterized as-

• caring and supportive

• malicious and devious

• concerned yet inquisitive

• Disrespectful but thoughtful

What is the new mood which develops while Ms. Foster is on the plane?

• nervous

• apprehensive

• intimidated

• reassured

Mrs. Foster changes dramatically from the beginning to the end of the story. Because of this change, Mrs. Foster is best characterized as-

• a static character

• a flat character

• a dynamic character

• a supporting character

What is the primary theme of the novel 'Ellen Foster'?

• A) The struggle for identity and self-discovery

• B) The impact of war on families

• C) The journey of a hero

• D) The power of technology

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Ellen Foster' to convey Ellen's inner thoughts?

• A) Metaphor

• B) First-person narration

• C) Foreshadowing

• D) Irony

In 'Ellen Foster', how does Ellen's relationship with her father affect her development?

• A) It makes her more dependent on others.

• B) It strengthens her resolve to be independent.

• C) It causes her to become more introverted.

• D) It leads her to trust people easily.