The Eyes Have It - Quiz

How does the narrator's unreliability influence the reader's understanding of the events in the story?

• It makes readers question the literal truth of the narrator’s conclusions.

• It clarifies the advanced biology of alien creatures described in the book.

• It helps readers understand the historical context of the alien invasion.

• It confirms that the narrator’s suspicions are grounded in solid science.

Which aspect of the narrator's perspective most reveals his unreliability?

• His reliance on government documents to confirm his theories.

• His tendency to interpret figurative language as literal events.

• His careful comparison between alien anatomy and starfish.

• His decision to confront the author about the alien invasion.

How does the point of view affect the tone of the story?

• It makes the story seem like a serious exposé on alien biology.

• It gives the story a suspenseful and tragic atmosphere.

• It creates a humorous tone by contrasting belief and reality.

• It shifts focus away from the narrator and toward the author.

What effect does the narrator's first-person point of view have on the story?

• It prevents readers from learning about other characters' thoughts.

• It keeps readers emotionally distant from the story’s conflict.

• It allows readers to see multiple perspectives on the alien issue.

• It makes readers feel included in the narrator’s discoveries.

Why is the narrator considered unreliable in this story?

• He makes accurate predictions based on concrete scientific evidence.

• He has insider knowledge about alien activity through government leaks.

• He overanalyzes literary phrases and misunderstands figurative language.

• He recognizes the emotional responses of other characters perfectly.

Which statement best explains how the unreliable narrator shapes the plot?

• The narrator’s false conclusions drive the story’s absurdity and humor.

• The narrator’s logic leads to the successful capture of an alien.

• The narrator’s reliability ensures readers accept every word as true.

• The narrator’s shifting focus keeps the story grounded in science.

How does the narrator’s limited point of view affect the story’s conclusion?

• It explains why the narrator decides to warn the public.

• It resolves the alien invasion with a scientific explanation.

• It clarifies the motivations of the government and the aliens.

• It prevents resolution and leaves the reader with uncertainty.

Which moment most clearly reveals the narrator’s distorted perception?

• When he explains how he came to write a book on aliens.

• When he quotes government documents about alien warfare.

• When he physically sees aliens transform into starfish.

• When he links “splitting up” with binary fission in biology.

How does the narrator's misunderstanding of language drive the story?

• It causes him to believe that aliens are invading the Earth.

• It leads to a scientific breakthrough about alien anatomy.

• It helps other characters avoid the alien invasion entirely.

• It allows him to communicate directly with the alien race.

What role does figurative language play in creating the unreliable narration?

• The narrator confuses idioms with literal actions by aliens.

• The narrator uses it to explain scientific alien behavior.

• The narrator studies it carefully to identify symbolism.

• The narrator writes his own book to explore the phrases.