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WorksheetsQuiz on 'The Ambitious Guest'
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Who is the author of “The Ambitious Guest”?
Washington Irving
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Edgar Allan Poe
Mark Twain
Where does the story “The Ambitious Guest” take place?
In a village near a river
In a cottage by the sea
In a small cottage in the White Mountains
In a city apartment
What natural disaster plays a major role in the story?
Earthquake
Avalanche
Flood
Fire
What is the main theme of “The Ambitious Guest”?
Friendship and betrayal
The fragility of life and human ambition
The power of love
Revenge and justice
Who visits the family in the story?
A wandering musician
A tired traveler
A poor beggar
A lost hunter
What kind of family does the guest meet?
Wealthy and proud
Lonely and bitter
Humble and contented
Greedy and selfish
How many members are in the family?
Five
Six
Seven
The exact number is not mentioned
What does the ambitious guest dream of achieving?
Fame and recognition
Wealth and property
Adventure and travel
True love
How do the family members feel about the guest?
Suspicious
Angry
Welcoming and kind
Frightened
What does the grandmother wish for before she dies?
To live in a big city
To die peacefully and be remembered
To see her grandchildren grow
To travel the world
What do the family and guest hear outside before the disaster?
The cry of a wolf
The roar of the wind
A rumbling sound from the mountain
Bells ringing from the village
What do they decide to do after hearing the noise?
Pray together
Hide behind the cottage
Flee to a safer place
Go back to sleep
What happens to the cottage in the end?
It catches fire
It is buried under rocks
It floats away
It is destroyed by a storm
What is ironic about the guest’s ambition?
He achieves it just before dying
He dies before achieving any fame
He becomes famous for his writings
He refuses to talk about ambition
How is the guest remembered after the tragedy?
His name is found on a letter
He is forgotten — no trace remains
His body is buried with the family
His story is told in newspapers
What literary device is used in the ending of the story?
Metaphor
Irony
Alliteration
Simile
Which emotion best describes the tone of the story?
Hopeful
Tragic
Humorous
Angry
What is the mood created by the mountain setting?
Peaceful and calm
Mysterious and tense
Warm and cozy
Joyful and bright
The story’s main conflict is between—
Man vs. man
Man vs. society
Man vs. nature
Man vs. machine
What does the avalanche symbolize?
The cruelty of fate
The power of love
The kindness of nature
The success of ambition
How does Hawthorne make the reader sympathize with the characters?
By describing their wealth
By showing their simple dreams and warmth
By making them evil
By mocking their fears
What do the characters discuss before the avalanche?
Their plans for the next day
Their wishes about death and remembrance
The weather
The guest’s past travels
Why is the story titled “The Ambitious Guest”?
Because the guest represents human ambition
Because the guest is rich
Because he owns the cottage
Because he helps the family escape
What lesson does the story teach?
Hard work always pays off
Human life is fragile and uncertain
Fame brings happiness
Nature protects the good
What is the writing style of the story?
Realistic fiction
Gothic and romantic
Modernist
Comic
Which member of the family is described as full of hope?
The grandmother
The eldest daughter
The father
The youngest child
What does the family’s warm fire symbolize?
Hope and comfort in human life
The destruction caused by ambition
The coming of disaster
Wealth and luxury
Why is the guest considered a “stranger”?
He is rude
He does not share his name or origin
He refuses to eat
He is silent throughout
How does Hawthorne describe the mountains?
As friendly and protective
As cold and dangerous
As cheerful and colorful
As lifeless and dull
What kind of ending does the story have?
Happy and hopeful
Suspenseful but safe
Sudden and tragic
Peaceful and quiet
