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Which of the following is a notable characteristic of Elizabeth Bowen's writing style?
A
Vivid and atmospheric descriptions of settings
B
Fast-paced and action-packed narratives
C
Experimental and avant-garde storytelling techniques
D
Minimalist and sparse use of language
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Which character in ''the demon lover'' receives letter from their missing fiancé, and how does he/she find it?
A
Mrs Drover. She finds the letter in her mailbox in the English Countryside.
B
The Demon Lover. He receives the letter during the war.
C
Mrs. Drover. She finds the letter on the hall table in Londen.
D
The Postman. He finds the letter in the lost mail.
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Which themes are prominent in this story?
Slide 7 - Open question
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How does the war setting make the story more believable?
A
It creates the illusion that something dangerous, such as a bombing can happen at any moment
B
In the war people turned to story's including demons and angels
C
The war caused the death of many people who then roamed the streets as ghosts and demons
D
It provides an explanation for the empty house
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What narrator did Elizabeth Bowen use in this story?
A
combination
B
third person
C
omniscient narrator
D
first-person
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How is foreshadowing used in the flashback in the short story?
Slide 14 - Open question
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How does the image of Mrs. Drover in the mirror compare to the way she feels?
Slide 16 - Open question
How does the author describe Mrs. Drover’s house at the beginning of the story?
Slide 17 - Open question
What are some examples of imagery in the story?
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Which of the following best describes the central theme explored in "The Demon Lover" by Elizabeth Bowen?
A
The psychological effects of war on individuals.
B
The power of unresolved past relationships.
C
The supernatural presence in everyday life.
D
The impact of social expectations on personal choices.
Slide 21 - Quiz
How does reading the letter make Mrs. Drover feel?
A
It makes Mrs. Dover feel appreciated by her ex-fiancé
B
It makes Mrs. Dover feel a growing sense of anger
C
It makes Mrs. Dover feel a growing sense of dread
D
It makes Mrs. Dover feel very sorrowful
Slide 22 - Quiz
Which element from the story "The Demon Lover" by Elizabeth Bowen contributes to the development of suspense?
A
The protagonist discovers a mysterious letter from her former lover
B
The protagonist reminisces about her happy childhood in her ancestral home.
C
The protagonist encounters a stranger who warns her of an impending danger
D
The protagonist visits a cemetery to commemorate her deceased spouse.
Slide 23 - Quiz
How does the short story end?
A
Mrs. Dover is kidnapped by 'The Demon Lover' after taking all the things from her house. 'The Demon Lover' puts Mrs. Dover in the trunk and drives off.
B
‘The Demon Lover’ causes Mrs Dover to die of fright and then drives off in the taxi.
C
Mrs. Dover and 'The Demon Lover' pretend nothing happened and continue their lives as a couple.
D
The short story 'The Demon Lover' has an open ending.
Slide 24 - Quiz
What is the significance of the title ‘the demon lover’?
A
The story is about a supernatural being.
B
The story is about a lover who has become evil.
C
The story is about a lover who is demonic
D
The story is about a woman who is haunted by her past relationship.
