Short stories practice test
Short stories practice test
Havo 3
Lesson duration is: 15 minItems in this lesson
Short stories practice test
Havo 3
The following questions are about the story: 'Charles'
What does Laurie’s mother mainly do throughout the story?
She ignores Laurie's stories
She questions the teacher directly
She worries about the school behaviour
She punishes Laurie
What role do lying or hiding the truth play in this story? Explain with one example.
The following questions are for "The Price by Neil Gaiman"
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What role does the basement play in the story?
a place of safety
a place of isolation
a place of punishment
a place of comfort
Explain why the narrator feels responsible for protecting his family.
The following questions are about 'The Swan' by Roald Dahl
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How does Peter try to survive the situation with the boys?
By reasoning with them
By escaping
By obeying and enduring
By fighting back
What message does Dahl convey about violence and power?
The following questions are about "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut
What is ironic about Harrison’s rebellion?
It is carefully planned
It lasts only briefly
Nobody notices it
It changes society
How does Vonnegut show that “equality” can have negative consequences?
