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Marigolds Review
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1
Which event most strongly influences Lizabeth's view of adulthood?
Attending a town meeting
Speaking with Miss Lottie
Reading a book about growing up
Witnessing her father's breakdown
2
Which event signifies Lizabeth's coming of age?
Her destruction of the marigolds
Her father's job loss
Her first day of high school
Her argument with Miss Lottie
3
Which character in "Marigolds" is considered a dynamic character?
Lizabeth
Lizabeth's father
Joey
John Burke
4
How is Lizabeth's character primarily developed in the story?
Through her interactions with Joey
Through her diary entries
Through direct characterization
Through indirect characterization
5
How does the author use indirect characterization to develop Lizabeth's father?
By narrating his thoughts
By describing his physical appearance
Through his actions and dialogue
By detailing his educational background
6
How does the author use the marigolds as a symbol throughout the story?
To represent the harshness of reality
To show the passage of time
To illustrate the theme of decay
To highlight the contrast between beauty and ugliness
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How does the setting of "Marigolds" contribute to the story's themes?
It emphasizes the harshness of the Great Depression
It showcases the wealth of the community
It underscores the beauty of nature
It highlights the isolation of the characters
8
What role does Miss Lottie play in Lizabeth's life?
An antagonist
A mentor
A teacher
A friend
9
What does Lizabeth's destruction of the marigolds reveal about her character?
Her desire for revenge
Her longing for adventure
Her fear of the future
Her struggle with understanding her emotions
10
What motivates Lizabeth to destroy the marigolds?
Desire to plant her own garden
A dare from her friends
Anger and confusion about her family's struggles
Jealousy of Miss Lottie's garden
11
How does Lizabeth's perspective on the marigolds change by the end of the story?
She recognizes their importance to Miss Lottie.
She views them as a sign of weakness.
She views them as a sign of weakness.
12
What is the primary theme of the short story "Marigolds"?
The need for revenge
The transition from innocence to maturity
The importance of wealth
The power of friendship
13
What does Lizabeth learn about herself by the end of the story?
The importance of independence
The necessity of wealth
The value of education
The complexity of human emotions
14
Which is an example of DIRECT characterization of John Burke?
"...he sat rocking day in and day out in a mindless stupor"
"Black and ageless..."
"A battered hat atop his shaggy head shaded him from the sun."
"...in a squeaky rocking chair sat Miss Lottie’s son, John Burke"
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What do the marigolds symbolize in the story?
Hope and beauty in the midst of negative circumstances
Anger and violence
Wealth and prosperity
Fear and danger
