Quiz on 'The Three-Century Woman' by Richard Peck

Great-Grandma Breckenridge is able to make up stories about historical events like the San Francisco Earthquake and the Hindenburg. What does this show about her?

• She is forgetful

• She has a sense of humor

• She is confused

• She is scared

What lesson does Megan learn by the end of 'The Three-Century Woman'?

• To ignore her Great-Grandma's stories

• To avoid visiting elderly relatives

• To appreciate her family history

• To always trust the news

What trait best describes Great-Grandma Breckenridge?

• Clever

• Shy

• Timid

• Serious

When Great-Grandma says that Megan should call first before visiting, this is an example of which type of irony?

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

• Verbal irony

What is the main conflict in 'The Three-Century Woman'?

• Individual vs. Society

• Individual vs. Individual

• Individual vs. Self

• Individual vs. Nature

The tone of the story is serious________.

• humorous

• angry

• sarcastic

• serious

What is the point of view in 'The Three-Century Woman'?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person Objective

• Third Person Limited

• Third Person Omniscient

Why is the setting important in 'The Three-Century Woman'?

• It shows Great-Grandma's confusion

• It causes people to assume things about Great-Grandma Breckenridge

• It reveals Megan's fear

• It explains Aunt Gloria's actions.

Who is the narrator in 'The Three-Century Woman'?

• Megan

• Great-Grandma Breckenridge

• Aunt Gloria

• The News Crew

When does the rising action start in this story?

• A) Great-Grandma starts to lie about her being at historical events.

• The news crew tries to get in Great-Grandma's room.

• C) Aunt Gloria calls on the car phone.

• D) Megan wants to stay in the car instead of going into the nursing home.