Question

“where is here?” by joyce carol oates quiz

1. what initial detail about the strangers arrival creates a sense of unease? rl.9 - 10.1

a. he appears at dusk, when visibility is fading.
b. he carries a cheerful bouquet of flowers.
c. he introduces himself as a traveling salesman.
d. he arrives with neighbors who vouch for him.

1. which textual evidence most strongly suggests that the mother is conflicted about the strangers visit? rl.9 - 10.1

a. she smiles warmly and welcomes him in.
b. she insists that her husband not be rude.
c. she becomes quieter and less comfortable as the visit continues.
d. she recalls her own childhood home with nostalgia.

1. which line best reveals the strangers emotional instability? rl.9 - 10.1

a. “he praised the brightness of the kitchen.”
b. “he laughed softly to himself, staring into the hallway.”
c. “he politely removed his hat.”
d. “he apologized for intruding.”

1. which central theme is most clearly supported by the strangers behavior in the house? rl.9 - 10.2

a. the dangers of confusing memory with reality
b. the value of nostalgia and family traditions
c. the comfort of hospitality
d. the importance of childhood innocence

Explanation:

1. Arriving at dusk when visibility is fading creates an eerie and unsettling atmosphere, which is a common literary device to build unease.
2. Insisting her husband not be rude while also becoming less comfortable as the visit progresses shows her inner - conflict.
3. Laughing softly to himself while staring into the hallway seems an odd and potentially unstable behavior compared to the other more normal actions.
4. The stranger's behavior in the house often blurs the line between his memories and the present reality, highlighting the danger of confusing memory with reality.

Answer:

1. A. He appears at dusk, when visibility is fading.
2. B. She insists that her husband not be rude.
3. B. "He laughed softly to himself, staring into the hallway."
4. A. The dangers of confusing memory with reality