Where is Here? Quiz

In the beginning of "Where Is Here?," what does the stranger say that he would like to do? A.poke around B.meet the children C.take photographs of the house D.make an offer to buy the house

A. poke around

When does "Where Is Here?" take place? A.on a snowy day at a hillside cottage B.on a chilly, damp evening at sunset C.late on a breezy afternoon in summertime D.early in the morning, just before sunrise

B.on a chilly, damp evening at sunset

At the end of "Where Is Here?," what effect has the stranger's visit had on the family? A.It has left the family sad and tired. B.It has left the children excited and curious about math. C.It has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused. D.It has left the father and mother grateful and appreciative of their lives

C.It has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused.

After which event in "Where Is Here?" does the father announce forcefully, "The visit is over"? A.the stranger's bursting into tears B.the stranger's entrance into the house C.the stranger's request to sit on the basement steps D.the stranger's statement that there used be a water stain on the wall

C.the stranger's request to sit on the basement steps

Which words best characterize the stranger in "Where Is Here?" A.He possesses a good sense of humor. B.He shows fierce loyalty to his family. C.He proves that he is trustworthy and honest. D.He demonstrates mysterious and confusing powers

D.He demonstrates mysterious and confusing powers

Read the following sentences from the last part of "Where Is Here? "In the living room he [the father] saw that the lights were flickering as if on the brink of going out; the patterned wallpaper seemed drained of color; a shadow lay upon it shaped like a bulbous cloud or growth. Which of the following best explains what is taking place in this passage? A.The father is changing his opinion about the stranger. B.The father is recalling how the living room has always appeared. C.The father is beginning to understand the stranger's difficult childhood. D.The father is detecting an otherworldly, unreal, and frightening presence.

D.The father is detecting an otherworldly, unreal, and frightening presence.

Which of the following is an aspect of the ending of "Where Is Here?" that most clearly shows that it is a modern Gothic story? A.It leaves readers with questions about who the stranger was and whether the family has been changed. B.It resolves some of the tension in the story by indicating that the stranger has left, never to return. C.It leaves readers terrified that the stranger may return to take vengeance on the father. D.It shows a new tension between the mother and the father.

A.It leaves readers with questions about who the stranger was and whether the family has been changed.

Read the following passage from "Where Is Here?" "That is the door leading down to the basement, isn't it?" [The stranger] spoke strangely,staring at the door. For a moment it appeared he might ask to be shown the basement butthe moment passed, fortunately—this was not a part of their house the father and mother would have been comfortable showing to a stranger. Which of the following are aspects or elements of this passage that are also typical elements of the modern Gothic style? Choose two options. A.an ordinary setting B.a socially awkward moment C.a stranger who behaves rudely D.a bizarre interruption of ordinary life E.a question that characters have trouble answering

A.an ordinary setting D.a bizarre interruption of ordinary life

After the stranger in "Where Is Here?" leaves the house, the following dialogue takes place between the father and the mother: "I wasn't the one who opened the door to that man in the first place," the mother said.... [T]he father violently jerked his arm and thrust her away."Shut up. We'll forget it," he said."But—""We'll forget it." Which of the following statements best describes what this dialogue reveals about the father? A.The dialogue shows that he wants to make sure his wife and family will no longer be troubled about the stranger's visit. B.The dialogue shows that he would rather deny than understand the unsettling feelings caused by the stranger's visit. C.The dialogue shows that he has difficulty expressing his affection for his wife and family. D.The dialogue shows that he does not care about his wife or her feelings.

B.The dialogue shows that he would rather deny than understand the unsettling feelings caused by the stranger's visit.

Part A: The stranger in "Where Is Here?" mentions his mother several times. Which of the following statements describes how he most likely felt about his mother while he was growing up? A.In his childhood the stranger was afraid of his mother. B.In his childhood the stranger did not know his mother. C.In his childhood the stranger often fought with his mother. D.In his childhood the stranger and his mother were very close. Part B:Which of the following excerpts from "Where Is Here?" best supports the answer to Part A? A.As if embarrassed, he said, "Mother too had plants on this windowsill but I don't recall them ever blooming." B."And Mother sat there," he said, merely pointing. "I don't recall my own place or my sister's but I suppose it doesn't matter." C."Sometimes Mother would join me, if she was in the mood, and we'd plot together—oh, all sorts of fantastical things!" D.Hurriedly she said, "Is your mother still living, Mr. ... ?" "Oh no. Not at all," the stranger said, rising abruptly from the window seat... .

Part A: D. In his childhood the stranger and his mother were very close. Part B: C."Sometimes Mother would join me, if she was in the mood, and we'd plot together—oh, all sorts of fantastical things!"

Part A: Which of the following statements most accurately describes a way in which "Where is Here?" differs from a traditional Gothic story? A.Instead of building to a violent ending, the author conveys tension by showing characters' efforts to keep their emotions in check. B.Instead of referring to supernatural terrors, the author conveys tension by hinting that the stranger is likely to turn to violence. C.Instead of providing an ending that leaves unanswered questions, the author explains the mystery of the story fully. D.Instead of creating effects of uncertainty and fear, the author works to create an effect of sadness and tragedy. Part B: Which of the following excerpts from "Where Is Here?" best supports the answer to Part A? A. Without a further word she went to the back door and called out for the stranger to come inside, if he wanted, when he had finished looking around outside. B.But the perfect word eluded [the stranger]. As he spoke his eyes darted about the kitchen almost like eyes out of control. He stood in an odd stiff posture, hands gripping the lapels of his suit.... C.He drew his fingers slowly along the windowsill; around the frame; rapped the glass ... but it was night, and nothing but his reflection bobbed in the glass, ghostly and insubstantial. D.He watched the stranger walk away—out to the sidewalk, out to the street, disappearing in the darkness.

Part A: A.Instead of building to a violent ending, the author conveys tension by showing characters' efforts to keep their emotions in check. Part B: B.But the perfect word eluded [the stranger]. As he spoke his eyes darted about the kitchen almost like eyes out of control. He stood in an odd stiff posture, hands gripping the lapels of his suit....

Part A: Which of the following best describes the father's state of mind when the stranger in "Where Is Here?" wanders around outside the house? A.The father is delighted to show the property off to the stranger and regrets not inviting him inside. B.The father is touched by the stranger's desire to see the old home and eager to make him welcome. C.The father is curious about what the stranger is doing but respects the stranger's desire to revisit his memories. D.The father is deeply frightened and angered by the stranger's presence but cannot think of a way to get rid of him. Part B: Which of the following excerpts from "Where Is Here?" best supports the answer to Part A? A."Where is he now?" the mother asked. "He just went into the garage," the father said. B."He wouldn't want anyone with him," the father said. He moved stealthily to another window, peering through the curtains. C."Doing what?" the mother asked. "Not doing anything, just walking," the father said. "He seems to have a slight limp." D.The father had moved to another window and stood quietly watching, ... "Is it possible he remembers those swings from his childhood?"

Part A: C.The father is curious about what the stranger is doing but respects the stranger's desire to revisit his memories. Part B: B."He wouldn't want anyone with him," the father said. He moved stealthily to another window, peering through the curtains.