Understanding 'The Wife's Story'

Understanding 'The Wife's Story'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Dr. Foltz discusses 'The Wife's Story' by Ursula Le Guin, focusing on its narrative style, character dynamics, and the surprising twist where the husband transforms from a wolf into a human. The story is narrated in a southern vernacular, adding depth to the characters. The transformation is unexpected, with the wife and her pack ultimately confronting the husband, now a 'man thing.' The video concludes with a summary and encouragement to engage with the content.

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was 'The Wife's Story' published?

1982

1980

1986

1984

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the author of 'The Wife's Story'?

J.K. Rowling

George R.R. Martin

Ursula Le Guin

Stephen King

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What narrative style is used in 'The Wife's Story'?

Third-person limited

Third-person omniscient

First-person vernacular

Second-person

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Ursula Le Guin use a southern vernacular in the story?

To depict a historical setting

To add humor

To make the character more relatable

To confuse the reader

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who narrates 'The Wife's Story'?

The husband

The sister

The wife

The children

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the husband initially described in the story?

A bad father

A good husband

A lazy worker

An evil man

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is hinted to be in the husband's blood?

A secret

A disease

A blessing

A curse

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