Unit 5 Assessment Review

In 'The Necklace,' what unexpected outcome happens in Mathilde Loisel's life after she borrows a necklace to avoid looking dowdy at a fancy reception?

• Mathilde becomes wealthy after returning the necklace.

• Mathilde's life ends in poverty after losing the borrowed necklace.

• She finds the necklace and lives happily ever after.

• Mathilde is praised for her beauty at the reception.

In 'The Necklace,' what is the surprise ending in this story?

• The necklace was lost before the party.

• The necklace was a family heirloom.

• The necklace was stolen by a thief.

• The necklace was a fake and not worth much.

Based on his actions in 'The Necklace,' which of the following best describes Madame Loisel's husband?

• Monsieur Loisel is indifferent to Madame Loisel's wishes and typically ignores her.

• He is a good guy because he supports Madame Loisel and tries to make her happy.

• He prioritizes his own needs over his wife's and is unconcerned when she loses the necklace.

• He often criticizes Madame Loisel for her dreams.

Which of the following best shows an example of situational irony?

• A bakery opening in a flood zone.

• A fire station burning down.

• A lifeguard drowning at the beach.

• A doctor getting sick from a patient.

In "Civil Peace," why is Jonathan's bike so important to him?

• It represents his childhood memories and all of the fun that he has as a kid.

• It can be used for his businesses to help him make money to support his family.

• It is a gift he received from his father.

• It is a status symbol in his community and shows he is wealthy.

Explain what Jonathan means in "Civil Peace," when he says "nothing puzzles God."

• God is often confused by human actions.

• Jonathan means that God is all-knowing and has a plan.

• God only understands the good in people.

• God is indifferent to (doesn't care about) human suffering.

In "Civil Peace," how does Jonathan feel about the ex-gratia money when he first receives it and how has his attitude about that money changed by the end of the story?

• He doesn't care about the money he received throughout the story and wastes it.

• He believes the money will solve all his problems immediately and is upset when it's not enough.

• At first he is unhappy with how much money he got, but at the end, he feels it is more than enough for his needs.

• He initially feels grateful for the money, but by the end, he realizes other things are more important.

In "La Rinconada," the miners are paid using the cachorreo system. How does this payment system work?

• Miners are paid with food and supplies (like clothing) instead of money.

• The cachorreo system pays miners a fixed salary, which they receive once a month.

• Miners are paid in cash based on hours worked; their pay depends on how long they've worked there.

• The cachorreo system pays miners with a share of the ore they extract on the last day of the month.

How does literary journalism differ from a typical article or essay?

• Literary journalism is about a fictional topic.

• Literary journalism focuses solely on statistics and data.

• Usually articles use more narrative techniques than literary journalism.

• Literary journalism differs by more using narrative techniques than an article.

In "La Rinconada," why do the people continue living and working there, despite the awful conditions?

• They enjoy the harsh climate and prefer it over other places.

• They believe it is a historical site that must be preserved.

• They are forced to stay due to government regulations.

• They hope to strike it rich with gold.