#1
In which short story is the character of Montresor seeking revenge?
The Cask of Amontillado
ExplanationMontresor seeks revenge against Fortunato by luring him into catacombs and sealing him alive.
#2
Which element of a short story refers to the time and place where the events occur?
Setting
ExplanationSetting provides the backdrop for the story's events, influencing its atmosphere and characters' actions.
#3
What is the name of the protagonist in 'The Great Gatsby'?
Jay Gatsby
ExplanationJay Gatsby, known for his lavish parties, is obsessed with winning back his lost love, Daisy Buchanan.
#4
In which short story does the setting play a significant role, taking place in a small Southern town during the Civil Rights era?
A Good Man is Hard to Find
ExplanationThe story's Southern setting reflects social tensions and adds depth to its themes.
#5
Which short story by Shirley Jackson involves a ritualistic stoning in a small village?
The Lottery
ExplanationIn 'The Lottery,' the villagers annually select a person for sacrifice by stoning.
#6
In 'To Kill a Mockingbird,' what is the name of the character who is accused of raping Mayella Ewell?
Tom Robinson
ExplanationTom Robinson is falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell, leading to a trial in Harper Lee's novel.
#7
What does situational irony involve?
A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens
ExplanationSituational irony occurs when the outcome is contrary to what is anticipated.
#8
In 'The Most Dangerous Game' by Richard Connell, what does General Zaroff do with the people he hunts?
He hunts them for sport
ExplanationGeneral Zaroff hunts humans on his island estate, viewing them as more challenging prey.
#9
What type of irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not?
Dramatic irony
ExplanationDramatic irony creates tension as the audience anticipates the consequences of the characters' ignorance.
#10
Which short story features a character who is turned into a giant insect?
The Metamorphosis
ExplanationGregor Samsa awakens to find himself transformed into a monstrous insect in Kafka's novella.
#11
Which literary device involves the use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite to their literal meaning?
Irony
ExplanationIrony employs language to suggest meanings contrary to what is actually expressed.
#12
In 'The Catcher in the Rye,' what is the name of the protagonist?
Holden Caulfield
ExplanationHolden Caulfield narrates his experiences as a disillusioned teenager wandering New York City.
#13
Which short story features a character named Mrs. Mallard who experiences a moment of joy upon learning of her husband's death?
The Story of an Hour
ExplanationMrs. Mallard feels liberated by her husband's supposed death, only to be shocked by his return.
#14
What is the term for a character who remains unchanged throughout a story?
Static character
ExplanationA static character exhibits little or no internal change over the course of the narrative.
#15
Which short story by O. Henry features a married couple making sacrifices to buy each other Christmas gifts?
The Gift of the Magi
ExplanationIn 'The Gift of the Magi,' Jim sells his watch to buy Della combs, while she sells her hair to buy him a chain.
#16
Which short story by Edgar Allan Poe features a protagonist who confesses to a murder due to guilt from hearing the victim's heartbeat?
The Tell-Tale Heart
ExplanationThe narrator of 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is driven to confess his crime by the sound of the old man's heart.
#17
Which short story by Anton Chekhov features a husband who sells his pocket watch to buy his wife a hair accessory, while she sells her hair to buy him a watch chain?
The Gift of the Magi
ExplanationChekhov's 'The Gift of the Magi' illustrates the sacrifices made by a loving, yet financially struggling couple.