Which of the following most accurately describes how “Where is Here?” differs from a traditional Gothic story?

Instead of building to a violent end, the characters' emotions show tension

What describes the father’s state of mind when the stranger in “Where Is Here?” wanders around outside the house?

The father is curious about what the stranger is doing

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

Dolores offered to share the last slice of cake with Mike.

Which of the following statements describes how he most likely felt about his mother while he was growing up?

In his childhood, the stranger and his mother were very close.

Which of the following is an aspect of the ending of the text that most clearly shows that it is a modern Gothic?

It leaves readers with questions about who the stranger was

After which event in “Where Is Here?” does the father announce forcefully, “The visit is over”?

the stranger’s request to sit on the basement steps

“That is the door leading down to the basement, isn’t it?” Which of the following are elements of modern gothic style?

a bizarre interruption to ordinary life, an ordinary setting

When does “Where Is Here?” take place?

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?

It has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused.

If baseball players are stoical in the face of their team’s defeat, which of the following must be true?

The players show no emotion after the game.

“Where Is Here?” focuses mostly on which of the following?

the strong influence of the irrational on human behavior

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1
Which of the following most accurately describes how “Where is Here?” differs from a traditional Gothic story?
Instead of uncertainty and fear, there is an effect of tragedy and sadness
Instead of supernatural, tension builds by hinting at later violence
Instead of unanswered questions, everything is explained
Instead of building to a violent end, the characters' emotions show tension
2
In which of the following places would a person most likely be gregarious?
a party
a shop
a library
an office
3
What describes the father’s state of mind when the stranger in “Where Is Here?” wanders around outside the house?
The father is happy to show the property to the stranger
The father is touched by the stranger’s desire to see the old home
The father is curious about what the stranger is doing
The father is deeply frightened and angered by the stranger’s presence
4
Which of the following is the best example of a person behaving amiably?
Patrick complained to the waiter that his soup was cold.
LaTasha prepared carefully for her role in the school play.
Amahl gave a fascinating class presentation on sea creatures.
Dolores offered to share the last slice of cake with Mike.
5
Which of the following statements describes how he most likely felt about his mother while he was growing up?
In his childhood, the stranger did not know his mother.
In his childhood, the stranger was afraid of his mother.
In his childhood, the stranger often fought with his mother.
In his childhood, the stranger and his mother were very close.
6
Which of the following is an aspect of the ending of the text that most clearly shows that it is a modern Gothic?
It resolves some of the tension in the story
It shows a new tension between the mother and the father.
It resolves some of the tension in the story
It leaves readers with questions about who the stranger was
7
After which event in “Where Is Here?” does the father announce forcefully, “The visit is over”?
the stranger’s statement that there used to be a water stain on the wall
the stranger’s bursting into tears
the stranger’s request to sit on the basement steps
the stranger’s entrance into the house
8
“That is the door leading down to the basement, isn’t it?” Which of the following are elements of modern gothic style?
a bizarre interruption to ordinary life
an ordinary setting
a stranger who behaves rudely
a socially awkward moment
9
When does “Where Is Here?” take place?
late on a breezy afternoon in the summertime
on a chilly, damp evening at sunset
early in the morning, just before sunrise
On a snowy hillside cottage
10
At the end of “Where Is Here?,” what effect has the stranger’s visit had on the family?
It has left the father and mother quarrelsome and confused.
It has left the father and mother grateful and appreciative of their lives.
It has left the family sad and tired.
It has left the children excited and curious about math.
11
If baseball players are stoical in the face of their team’s defeat, which of the following must be true?
The players accuse the other team of cheating.
The players begin practicing for the next game.
The players thank the fans for their support.
The players show no emotion after the game.
12
In the beginning of “Where Is Here?,” what does the stranger say that he would like to do?
make an offer to buy the house
poke around
meet the children
take photographs of the house
13
“Where Is Here?” focuses mostly on which of the following?
the strong influence of the irrational on human behavior
the stability of marital relationships
the precise, mathematical design of the universe
the dependable beauty of nature

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