The Hired Girl

What are the main conflicts in 'The Hired Girl' and how do they contribute to the development of the story?

• The main conflicts in 'The Hired Girl' are about the protagonist's love life and her fashion choices.

• The main conflicts in 'The Hired Girl' are about the protagonist's difficulty in choosing a favorite book and her fear of public speaking.

• The main conflicts in 'The Hired Girl' are about the protagonist's struggle to find a good job and her relationship with her pet.

• The main conflicts in 'The Hired Girl' include the protagonist's struggle for independence, her clash with societal expectations, and her internal conflict between her religious beliefs and personal desires. These conflicts contribute to the development of the story by driving the protagonist's growth and shaping the narrative's themes.

Based on the text, what can you infer about the author's message or purpose in writing 'The Hired Girl'?

• To promote a specific brand of cleaning products

• To provide a historical account of farming in the 19th century

• To explore themes of social class, gender roles, and personal growth

• To advocate for the abolishment of child labor laws

The Phrase "The Hired Girls" refers to

• Girls who worked as farm hands in the fields, harvesting, threshing, etc.

• Girls who worked at the brothel in town

• Girls who worked in peoples houses, cooking, cleaning, etc.

• Girls who worked at Mrs. Gardner's saloon, waitressing and dancing.

In the beginning of this section, Antonia comes to work for

• The Burdens

• The Cutters

• The Gardners

• The Harlings

What is the primary setting of 'The Hired Girl'?

• A) A bustling city in the 21st century

• B) A rural farm in the 19th century

• C) A suburban neighborhood in the 20th century

• D) A medieval castle in the 15th century

Which character in 'The Hired Girl' represents the theme of independence?

• A) The protagonist's mother

• B) The protagonist's employer

• C) The protagonist herself

• D) The protagonist's best friend

What literary device is predominantly used in 'The Hired Girl' to highlight the protagonist's internal conflict?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Irony

• D) Flashback

In 'The Hired Girl', how does the protagonist's relationship with her employer evolve?

• A) It remains strictly professional throughout the story

• B) It starts friendly but becomes strained

• C) It starts strained but becomes friendly

• D) It remains hostile throughout the story

What is a major theme explored in 'The Hired Girl'?

• A) The importance of wealth

• B) The struggle for personal freedom

• C) The power of technology

• D) The significance of tradition

Which of the following best describes the narrative style of 'The Hired Girl'?

• A) First-person perspective with a focus on internal monologue

• B) Third-person omniscient with a focus on multiple characters

• C) Second-person perspective with direct address to the reader

• D) Third-person limited with a focus on the protagonist