WorksheetsThe Canterville Ghost - Themes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
American culture represents the:
new world
old world
western world
eastern world
The british culture represents the?
new world
old world
western world
eastern world
The contradiction between cultures of the New World and the Old World runs through the story.
true
false
Witch of these characters is interested in preserving the status quo, respecting traditions, and doing things according to ceremony and rituals?
Virginia Otis
Canterville ghost
Hiram Otis
The twins
The American Otis family, only believe in what they can see in front of them, and always look for the most ________________ way to solve a problem.
direct and pragmatic
indirect and ideal
direct and fanciful
indirect and pagmatic
the Ghost represents:
tradition and revolution
inovation and heritage
tradition and heritage
revolution and inovation
The Canterville family legacy can be traced back for centuries.
True
False
Virginia Otis represents ____________ in the story:
angriness
innovation
strongness
innocence
Innocence is shown to be a way of lifting the ghost's curse and providing ______________ .
a prize
redemption.
reparation
gain
Otis family was afraid of the ghost
true
false
When the his identity is threatened, the ghost first shrinks into _________________.
shame and despair
approval and despair
shame and comfort
approbal and comfort
Eventually, the ghost's shame turns out to be productive: it helps him to realize it is time to move on and let go of his role in order to find peace.
true
false
Lord Canterville had to sell his family home because he
was afraid of the ghost
needed money
wanted to buy another house
Otis family violated many costums and traditions, however they are ________ and eventually ________ because of the wealth they have to offer.
refused ; embraced
refused ; disbeleived
tolerated ; embraced
tolerated ; disbeleived
The ghost confides that he longs for ___________ .
discord
chaos
peace
disagreement
