Old Man with Enormous Wings Act Reading Passage

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

How much does Elisenda charge people to see the angel?

• cent

• cents

• cents

• cents

Who is the author of the short story, 'A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings'?

• Juan Gabriel Vásquez

• Héctor Abad Faciolince

• Gabriel García Márquez

• José Eustasio Rivera

What literary device is this: "The world had been sad since Tuesday" (1 A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings)?

• imagery

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

What literary device is this: "There were only a few faded hairs left on his bald skull and very few teeth in his mouth" (1 A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings)?

• imagery

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

What is the primary theme of 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings'?

• A) The coexistence of cruelty and compassion

• B) The inevitability of death

• C) The power of love

• D) The importance of wealth

Which character in 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' represents the voice of reason?

• A) Pelayo

• B) Elisenda

• C) The Neighbor Woman

• D) Father Gonzaga