Exploring Dark Themes in Short Stories

Who is the author of "The Lottery"?

• Shirley Jackson

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Ursula K. Le Guin

• Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

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In "The Tell-Tale Heart," what does the narrator claim to hear beneath the floorboards?

• The ticking of a clock

• The beating of a heart

• The sound of footsteps

• The whispering of voices

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What is the name of the city in "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas"?

• Omelas

• Harrington

• Dunwich

• Maple Street

In "The Monkey's Paw," how many wishes does the paw grant?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

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What is the purpose of the annual lottery in "The Lottery"?

• To select a new mayor

• To ensure a good harvest

• To celebrate a holiday

• To choose a school leader

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How does the setting of "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" contribute to the story's theme?

• It creates a sense of horror through darkness

• It presents a utopian city that hides a moral dilemma

• It shows a futuristic world with advanced technology

• It depicts a war-torn society

What is the significance of the old man's eye in "The Tell-Tale Heart"?

• It symbolizes the narrator's guilt

• It represents the old man's wisdom

• It is a sign of the old man's wealth

• It is a clue to the narrator's identity

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Why do the Whites wish on the monkey's paw in "The Monkey's Paw"?

• To become famous

• To test if the legend is true

• To escape from danger

• To find lost treasure

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How does the government maintain equality in "Harrison Bergeron"?

• By providing free education

• By enforcing handicaps on those above average

• By banning all technology

• By isolating the talented

Compare the use of suspense in "The Lottery" and "The Tell-Tale Heart." How do the authors build tension in each story?

• Both use humor to relieve tension

• Both gradually reveal disturbing details to create suspense

• Both stories avoid suspense entirely

• Both rely on action scenes to build tension

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