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Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
In chunk 1 Paragraph one the narrator begins the story referring to a political prisoner. How does this phrase contribute to the development of his character?
Its a metaphor
It is a dialogue between characters
It is an action /reaction
It describes what kind of prisoner the character is
In chunk 1, Paragraph 1 " line of miserable monkeys chained at the wrist dragged into the ground" is highlighted because
It's a description the author uses to develop the character
It is an action the author uses to develop the character
It is a thought or feeling the author uses to develop the character
It is imagery used by the author to help develop the character
In chunk 1, Paragraph , " his hand is starved, his wrist thin, his body was cold ; the cuff slipped off" the author uses this___________ to develop the prisoners character by painting a vivid picture in the mind of the reader.
description
action/ reaction
dialogue
imagery
In chunk 1, Paragraph 3 " Before the war this man had been a chef" is important to understanding the prisoner how?
because it lets the reader know that the prisoner can cook
it engages the reader and makes them want to know more
it helps the reader by providing background information that maybe helpful in getting more acquainted with the character
It makes the story more interesting
In chunk 1, Paragraph 4 , the author writes" A man in a suit , with a briefcase , a beard some sort of professor " This is a helpful_________ of the _____________.
dialogue , the two main characters
description, professor
image , prisoner
action, reaction
How does paragraph 1 create suspense in the story?
The paragraph explains who the prisoner is and what has happened to him, leaving the reader with a clear understanding of the prisoner’s situation.
The paragraph reveals very little about the prisoner, causing the reader to question who and where the prisoner is
The paragraph describes how the men are chained, causing the reader to visualize the line of prisoners
The paragraph is a flashback, providing details about the chef’s life.
How does the shift in paragraph 23 from past to present tense contribute to the text?
It shows that the prisoner has not been caught, at least not yet.
It emphasizes the importance of the prisoner’s post box visits.
It indicates the prisoner will soon be caught.
It highlights the importance of the professor’s life.
In paragraph 4, " And here was his hand, twisted free of the chain, and here he was running and crawling, until he was through a doorway" is an example of how the reader uses _____________.
Suspense
Tension
Surprise
Mystery
"The money comes less often, and even old friends who used to write monthly now send only rare, apologetic notes, a few small bill" is an example
Surprise
Mystery
Suspense
Tension
How does the prisoner’s character develop the theme?
the use of descriptions
The use of dialogue
The use of thoughts and feelings
The use of actions, reactions and imagery
