1. The characterization of the children is an important part of "The StoryTeller." Which of the following quotes from the story offers the best evidence for the character of Cyril being mischievous?
The children moved reluctantly to the window. "Why are those sheep being driven out of that field?" he asked.
"Why is the grass in the other field better?" persisted Cyril.
"Don't, Cyril, don't," exclaimed the aunt as the small boy began smacking the cushions of the seat.
"Were there any sheep in the park?" demanded Cyril.
2. In "The StoryTeller," the bachelor says that Bertha was "horribly good." What do you think
this term means?
She is so good that she deserves three medals.
She is horrible looking but is very well behaved.
Being good is a horrible quality.
She is so good that other people find her a little awful.
3. Which event propels the action in "The StoryTeller"?
A woman is traveling with three children.
The aunt invites Cyril to look out the window at the animals and fields they are passing.
A man disagrees with the aunt's story, and she invites him to tell a story.
The aunt calls the man's story "improper."
4. Which statement best expresses a central theme of "The StoryTeller"?
People with no children to care for are usually better at handling children.
It is important to instruct children about right and wrong at all times.
The best way for adults to deal with children is to appeal to their imaginations.
Traveling and visiting new places can be very uncomfortable.
5. What does the word conviction mean in this sentence? His voice rang with great conviction as he told us his ideas.
anger
certainty
confusion
sorrow