Question

unit 6 test
a village after dark – kazuo ishiguro

1. how do the villagers react when fletcher returns to the village?

a. they warmly welcome him back c. they act wary and resentful
b. they are confused but friendly d. they do not recognize him at all

1. how does the setting contribute to the story’s tone?

a. it creates a cheerful and hopeful mood c. it emphasizes the village’s economic success
b. it builds a mysterious and tense atmosphere d. it makes the story feel futuristic

1. how does fletcher’s unreliable memory affect the story?

a. it helps readers fully understand his past c. it encourages readers to question what really happened
b. it creates confusion and weakens the plot d. it reveals that fletcher never lived in the village

1. what does martha reveal about fletcher?

a. he was a respected leader c. he left the village on good terms
b. he once caused harm or disruption d. he never played an important role

1. which theme is central to the story?

a. the power of technology c. the consequences of past actions
b. the importance of tradition d. the joy of returning home
the threat of inequality – sadiq khan

1. what is khan’s central argument about inequality?

a. it is exaggerated by the media c. it is unavoidable in modern economies
b. it poses a serious threat to society d. it benefits wealthy nations

1. which example does khan use to show inequality’s effects?

a. differences in weather patterns c. rising popularity of social media
b. gaps in access to opportunity and resources d. increases in international travel

1. how does khan appeal to the audience in his speech?

a. by using only statistics c. by appealing to shared values and emotions
b. by describing historical battle. d. by telling fictional stories

1. what solution does khan propose for reducing inequality?

a. ignoring social issues c. reducing taxes for large corporations
b. supporting community investment and fair policies d. limiting access to education

1. what does khan warn will happen if inequality continues to rise?

a. society will remain stable c. social division and unrest may increase
b. communities will become safer d. technology will solve all problems

Explanation:

The questions require analysis of literary elements (tone, character, theme) in Kazuo Ishiguro’s story and rhetorical strategies/arguments in Sadiq Khan’s speech. Without the full text of the story or speech, standard interpretations of Ishiguro’s typical mysterious tone and common arguments about inequality (threats, opportunity gaps, community solutions) guide these answers.

Answer:

1. C. They act wary and resentful
2. B. It builds a mysterious and tense atmosphere
3. C. It encourages readers to question what really happened
4. B. He once caused harm or disruption
5. C. The consequences of past actions
6. B. It poses a serious threat to society
7. B. Gaps in access to opportunity and resources
8. C. By appealing to shared values and emotions
9. B. Supporting community investment and fair policies
10. C. Social division and unrest may increase