Worksheets"Where is Here?"
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In the beginning of "Where is Here?," What does the stranger say that he would like to do?
poke around
meet the children
take photographs of the house
make an offer to buy the house
After which event is "Where is Here?" does the father announce forcefully, "The visit is over"?
the stranger's bursting into tears
the stranger's entrance into the house
the stranger's request to sit on the basement steps
the stranger's statement that there use to be a water stain on the wall
At the end of "Where is Here?," what effect has the stranger's visit had on the family?
It has left the family sad and tired
It has left the children excited and curious about math
It has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused
It has left the father and mother grateful and appreciative of their lives.
Which words best characterize the stranger in "Where is Here?"
He possess a good sense of humor.
He shows fierce loyalty to his family.
He proves that he is trustworthy and honest.
He demonstrates mysterious and confusing power.
In which of the following places would a person most likely be gregarious?
a shop
a party
a library
an office
Which of the following is the best example of a person behaving amiably?
Patrick complained to the waiter that his soup was cold.
Dolores offered to share the last slice of cake with Mike.
LaTasha prepared carefully for her role in the school play.
Amahl gave a fascinating class presentation on sea creatures.
If baseball players are stoical in the face of their team's defeat, which of the following must be true?
The players thank the fans for their su
The players show no emotion after the game.
The players accuse the other team of cheating.
The players begin practicing for the next game.
"Where is Here?" focuses mostly on which of the following?
the strong influence of the irrational on human behavior
the precise, mathematical design of the universe
the stability of marital relationships
the dependable beauty of nature
Which of the following statements best describes how the stranger most likely felt about his mother while he was growing up?
In his childhood the stranger was afraid of his mother
In his childhood the stranger did not know his mother
In his childhood the stranger often fought with his mother
In his childhood the stranger and his mother were very close
Which of the following best describes the father's state of mind when the stranger in "Where is Here?" wanders around outside the house?
The father his delighted to show off the property to the stranger.
The father is touched by the stranger's desire to see the old home.
The father is curious about what the stranger is doing but respects the strangers desire to revisit his memories.
The father is deeply frightened and angered by the stranger's presence.
Which of the following are aspects or elements are also typical elements of modern Gothic style? Choose two.
an ordinary setting
a socially awkward moment
a stranger who behaves rudely
a bizarre interruption of ordinary life
a question that characters have trouble answering
Which of the following statements most accurately describes a way in which "Where is Here?" differs from a traditional Gothic story?
The author conveys tension by showing characters trying to keep their emotions in check.
The author conveys tension by hinting that a stranger is likely to turn to violence.
The author explains the mystery of the story fully.
The author works to create an effect of sadness and tragedy.
Which of the following is an aspect of the ending of "Where is Here?" that most clearly shows it is a modern Gothic story?
It leaves readers with questions about the stranger and relationship between the mother and father.
It resolves the tension of the story.
It leaves readers terrified the stranger may return with vengance.
It shows a new tension between the mother and father
Which of the following gives the adverb form of clean along with its correct definition?
cleanliness; the state of being clean
cleanly; in a clean manner
cleaned; made clean
cleaner; more clean
When does "Where is Here?" take place?
late on a breezy afternoon in summertime
early in the morning, just before sunrise
on a snowy day at a hillside cottage
on a chilly, damp evening at sunset
