Exploring Long Way Down: Quiz and Review

What does the word "indulge" most nearly mean as used in literature?

• To resist temptation

• To allow oneself to enjoy something

• To criticize harshly

• To ignore completely

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Which of the following best defines "explicit"?

• Implied but not stated

• Clearly and directly expressed

• Difficult to understand

• Unimportant

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In "Long Way Down," what is the main event that sets the story in motion?

• Will's brother is killed

• Will moves to a new city

• Will wins a basketball game

• Will finds a lost dog

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What does the term "ambivalence" refer to?

• Strong dislike

• Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas

• Complete understanding

• Absolute certainty

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Which word means "to stick firmly to a belief or rule"?

• Adhere

• Wallow

• Gouge

• Scoff

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What is the meaning of "denounce"?

• To praise publicly

• To publicly declare something to be wrong or evil

• To ignore

• To support quietly

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Which of the following best describes the structure of "Long Way Down"?

• A traditional novel with chapters

• A novel in verse, taking place over 60 seconds in an elevator

• A collection of short stories

• A play with multiple acts

If a character is described as "benighted," what does this suggest about them?

• They are well-informed

• They are in a state of moral or intellectual darkness

• They are physically strong

• They are humorous

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How does the author use the elevator setting to enhance the story's themes?

• By providing a place for Will to sleep

• By symbolizing Will's emotional journey and the weight of his decisions

• By showing the importance of elevators in city life

• By introducing new characters on each floor

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Which vocabulary word best fits the following sentence? "After hearing the news, she began to _______ in her sadness, unable to move forward."

• Adhere

• Wallow

• Scoff

• Gouge

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