FOURTEEN by Alice Gerstenberg

What is the primary setting of 'FOURTEEN'?

• A dinner party.

• A beach vacation.

• A school classroom.

• A corporate office.

What is the significance of the title 'FOURTEEN'?

• It refers to the number of guests invited to the dinner party.

• It represents the age of the main character.

• It symbolizes the fourteen days of summer.

• It indicates the number of chapters in the book.

Who was the second guest to decline the invitation in 'FOURTEEN'?

• Mr. Sedgwick

• Mr. Thompson

• Ms. Johnson

• Dr. Smith

Who is the playwright of 'FOURTEEN'?

• Alice Gerstenberg

• Tennessee Williams

• Arthur Miller

• Henrik Ibsen

What literary devices are used in 'FOURTEEN'?

• Metaphor, symbolism, and foreshadowing.

• Dialogue, irony, and character development.

• Alliteration, hyperbole, and imagery.

• Personification, satire, and theme.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the significance of Mr. Harper sending flowers to Mrs. Pringle?

• He cannot attend the dinner.

• He wants to apologize for a mistake.

• He is inviting her to a party.

• He is expressing his love for her.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What role does the character of Elaine play in 'FOURTEEN'?

• She is a young woman being considered for marriage.

• She is a wise old woman offering advice.

• She is a rebellious teenager challenging societal norms.

• She is a wealthy heiress seeking adventure.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Why did Mrs. Pringle want to sit Elaine next to Oliver Farnsworth?

• Mr. Oliver is an eligible man for Elaine.

• Mrs. Pringle dislikes Elaine's other friends.

• Oliver Farnsworth is a famous actor.

• Elaine needs help with her studies.

How does the theme of eligibility manifest in 'FOURTEEN'?

• Through the discussions about suitable matches for Elaine.

• By exploring the financial status of the characters.

• Through the portrayal of family dynamics and expectations.

• By highlighting the educational achievements of the protagonists.

How does the play 'FOURTEEN' reflect societal norms of its time?

• It highlights the expectations placed on women regarding marriage and social status.

• It emphasizes the importance of education for men in society.

• It critiques the role of government in personal relationships.

• It celebrates the independence of women in the workforce.