English Short Stories Test

Who is the main character in 'A Warrior’s Daughter' and what is her goal?

Tusee, a young Native American woman, wants to rescue her lover from enemy warriors.

How does Tusee track her lover’s captors?

She follows their trail through the forest, using her knowledge of nature.

How does Tusee disguise herself?

She wears a warrior’s clothes and moves stealthily to avoid detection.

What danger does Tusee face during her rescue mission?

She risks being caught and killed by the enemy warriors.

How does Tusee successfully free her lover?

She sneaks into the camp at night, cuts his bonds, and helps him escape.

What does Tusee’s father think of her actions?

At first, he disapproves, but later he acknowledges her bravery.

What is a key quote showing Tusee’s determination?

“Her heart was strong as an eagle’s wings.”

How does 'A Warrior’s Daughter' end?

Tusee returns home with her lover, proving herself as strong as any warrior.

Who is the princess in 'The Lady, or the Tiger?'

The princess faces a difficult choice regarding her lover's fate.

What is the king’s method of justice in 'The Lady, or the Tiger?'

The accused chooses between two doors—one hides a lady, the other a tiger.

What crime does the princess’s lover commit?

He falls in love with the princess, which angers the king.

What is the princess’s dilemma in 'The Lady, or the Tiger?'

She must signal her lover to choose between the lady or the tiger.

What is a key quote showing the lover’s trust in the princess?

“Without the slightest hesitation, he turned, and with a firm and rapid step he walked across the empty space.”

How does 'The Lady, or the Tiger?' end?

It leaves the reader unsure whether the princess chooses to save or doom her lover.

What law has made everyone equal in 'Harrison Bergeron'?

The government forces everyone to wear ‘handicaps’ to limit intelligence, strength, and beauty.

What happens to Harrison Bergeron?

He was arrested for rebelling against the government’s enforced equality.

What does Harrison do on live TV?

He removes his handicaps, declares himself emperor, and dances with a ballerina.

What is a key quote from Harrison before he is shot?

“I am the Emperor! Do you hear? I am the Emperor!”

How do George and Hazel react to Harrison’s death?

George’s memory is wiped by his handicap, and Hazel forgets what she just saw.

Who is Squeaky in 'Raymond’s Run'?

Squeaky is the narrator and a fast runner.

What competition does Squeaky participate in?

A May Day race.

What is a key quote showing Squeaky’s new perspective?

“I can see that he’s got the same rhythm as me.”

What does Squeaky decide about her future?

She wants to help Raymond succeed instead of just thinking about herself.

What effect does a smile have in 'The Power of a Smile'?

It brings hope and positivity.

What is a key quote from 'What Can I Offer Her'?

“What can I offer her, but the love within my heart?”

What theme does 'The Tears in Cupid’s Eyes' express?

Love can bring both joy and sorrow.

What does Cupid symbolize in 'Cupid’s Smile II'?

The beauty and pain of love.

How does 'Cupid’s Smile II' connect to Tupac’s overall message?

Love is a powerful but complicated force.

What does Assimilation Mean?

Trying to blend in/conform to a group; for example, the Europeans would kidnap Native American children and force them to adopt European culture

What was the main idea of the article? (Native Americans)

To reveal the representation of Native American women as warriors in their traditional narrative and to show how Native American women were well-respected as warriors and the gender equality in the tribes

What did Powers say about NA women?

He said that NA women were under control by men and that they tried to force their patriarchal views on gender on the NA

What did the Europeans do the “culture” the NA children

The Europeans created schools to manipulate the NA children to believe in European culture

What is the Achievement Gap?

Disparity in the academic performance of different ethnic or religious groups

What did the Ted Talk talk about?

Jennifer Alessandra talks about how giving everyone an award can cause talented and hard-working people would be restrained

What is the Definition of an interrupter?

Little thoughts in the middle of a thought, added to show emotion, tone, or emphasis. Interrupters are surrounded by commas because they do not separate two independent clauses.