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"The Glass Roses" by Alden Nowlan
"The Glass Roses" by Alden Nowlan
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10-question quiz on plot and literary elements in Alden Nowlan's short story "The Glass Roses"
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1
Where does Stephen's story begin?
In the bunkhouse, at night.
In Tarnopol, during the war.
In the forrest, having lunch.
In the pulp woods, cutting trees.
2
When Stephen's father tells him to stop being friends with Leka, Stephen
defends his friend
leaves the lumber camp
agrees to obey
storms off angrily
3
Which quote shows that Stephen lacks insight, partly because of his environment?
"his voice a flapping wisp in the wind"
"head down, he walked... in the deep-rutted logging road"
"the wind had risen to gale force"
"the sooty obscurity of the gas lantern"
4
Which motif shows how Steven has changed BY THE
END
of the story?
the axe and chopping
human touch
Leka's stories
the glass roses
5
Stephen believes that his father
feels disappointed in his son's work
sent Leka to babysit Stephen.
is a natural woodsman
is a heroic leader
6
Leka is an outsider because:
He is seen as a 'weakling'.
He is from a small town.
he is Polish
he is Ukranian
7
What action(s) shows that Leka's mentorship changes Stephen?
Steven asks questions
Steven talks to the other workers
Steven publicly challenges his father
Steven starts imagining a world outside the camp
8
When Stephen looks at the "ox-like shoulders" of his fellow woodcutters, he feels:
disgusted
grateful
exhausted
envious
9
Stephen says he wishes he had a wasting disease to excuse his weakness. This showcases
unhealthy priorities
the weight of social pressure
his low self esteem
all of the above
10
Nowlan indicates that Stephen's transformation is ultimately incomplete through Stephen's
laughter
complaining
hesitation
swearing
