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Worksheets"The Flowers" by Alice Walker APMC Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
In the first paragraph, the main character is most likely feeling . . .
lazy
insecure
morbid
innocent
solemn
In the second paragraph, Myop is primarily characterized through her . . .
speech
thoughts
effect on others
actions
looks
Which of the following word pairs support a lighthearted tone for the first two paragraphs?
"pigpen” and “smokehouse”
“skipped” and “beautiful”
“tremor” and “jaw”
“knobby” and “random”
"light" and "clutched"
The function of the setting is mainly to . . .
create a conflict between the main character and the dead man.
emphasize the power that nature holds over the main character.
create a conflict between the main character and the weather.
mirror the main character’s mood and feelings
function as a symbol of safety and security.
The tone of the fifth paragraph is best described as . . .
obsequious
patronizing
malicious
foreboding
wrathful
The climax of the story is most likely . . .
the moment that she turned her back on her house
the moment that she picked the rose
the moment that the girl steps on the skull
the moment that she puts down the flowers.
the moment that summer ends.
The tone of the seventh paragraph is best described as . . .
haughty
critical
disdainful
clinical
effusive
The flowers most likely represent . . .
hatred
friendship
innocence
irritation
knowledge
“And the summer was over” suggests that summer represents . . .
freedom
knowledge
sin
childhood
maturity
The message of this story is . . .
knowledge of the world brings the end of childhood.
nature has the ability to tear families apart.
hanging individuals from trees is wrong unless they are criminals.
there is nothing to fear from spring.
the girl should not have ventured so far from home.
