Where is here?

At the end, what effect has the stranger's visit had on the family?

Which of the following is the best example of a person behaving amiably?

The president of the company remained expressionless, even ___ in the face of questioning.

The cleaner looked at the coat and quickly straightened the ___.

Her compliment was ____, almost shocking because everyone thought she hated him!

Definition: startling; stimulating as if by electric current.

In the beginning, what does the stranger tell them he wants to do?

His behavior was highly ___ in that he was normally cheerful, and now he was extremely agitated.

The story focuses mostly on which of the following?

Which word best describes the stranger?

After which event does the father announce that, "the visit is over"?

definition: fond of company; sociable

What is implied by "We've all been dead - they've all been dead - a long time."

definition: having traits considered typical of uncles; jolly, indulgent, stodgy

What does the dialogue reveal about the father and the stranger, including their different perspectives.

Which words BEST characterize the stranger?

definition: in a friendly and pleasant manner

Which of the following was NOT an event from the story?

definition: not typical of a particular person or thing.

definition: the part on each side of a coat or jacket

If baseball players are stoical in the face of their team's defeat, what must be true?

Margaret replied ___, even though she was annoyed by her friend's rude comment and would have rather been rude.

The ___ actor was always attending a party with other well known socialites and individuals.

Which best describes the father's state of mind when the stranger wanders around outside the house? (the beginning)

definition: enduring pain and hardship without showing one's feelings

Trey's ___ and goofy behavior was fascinating to the toddler; she laughed when he made funny faces.

When does the story take place?

Which of the following statements describes how the stranger MOST LIKELY felt about his mother when he was growing up?

In which of the following places would a person most likely be gregarious?

Which one of these elements is directly mentioned in the story?