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Mr. Woodifield is the boss.

What did the boss do to the fly?

"The Fly"

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Quiz questionnare game about the short story "The Fly" by Katherine Mansfield.

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1
What did the boss do to the fly?
He found a friend for the fly.
He drowned it in ink.
He gave it food.
He saved it from the ink it was stuck in.
2
Mr. Woodifield is the boss.
True
False
3
What does the fly in the story symbolize?
It's just a fly
The Boss
The Boss's Son
Mr. Woodifield
4
Who is this quote most likely said by? --> "'Bring me some fresh blotting-paper.'"
Mr. Woodifield
The Fly
The Boss
The Boss's Son
5
Who died in the story?
Mr. Woodifield's Son
The Fly
Mr. Woodifield
The Boss's Son
6
The fly was killed.
False
True
7
What are the main literary devices used in the story?
Foreshadowing and Allusion
Symbolism and Metaphor
Symbolism and Allusion
Metaphor and Foreshadowing
8
How many blots of ink did it take to kill the fly?
1
3
4
2
9
Who was the story written by?
Katherine Mansfield
Catherine Mansfield
Kathryn Mansfield
Kathryn Mansfield
10
What is the theme of the story?
People risk their own identity to find love.
Flies are a menace to society and need to be killed.
Without empathy, there can be no justice.
You need to find healthy ways to cope with moments of grief.
11
What is the name of the short story?
"The Bug"
"The Cicada"
"The Fly"
"The Spider"
12
What city is this story set in?
Rome
Paris
New York City
London
13
What day of the week was Mr. Woodifield allowed to exit his house?
Sunday
Monday
Friday
Tuesday
14
What does the ink symbolize?
The dark abyss of the hole in the boss's heart from losing his son in WWII.
The Boss's son
Mr. Woodifield's grief
The Boss's grief