Multiple Choice - A Very Short Story

A whimsical illustration of a train station in Milan during winter, featuring two characters in a bittersweet farewell, with a rainy backdrop and hints of love and conflict.

A Very Short Story Quiz

Test your understanding of a poignant narrative through our engaging multiple-choice quiz. Dive deep into the characters and themes, examining the complexities of their relationships.

This quiz will help you:

  • Analyze character motivations.
  • Understand the author's storytelling techniques.
  • Explore themes of irony and conflict.
11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by QuizzicalWriter742
What is the protagonist's name?
 
 
Your Name
 
 
When the author wrote that he was "holding tight on to himself", what did he mean?
He squeezed his arms really tightly.
He squeezed his legs really tightly.
He tried hard to control himself.
He tried really hard to control Luz.
How does the author indicate a passage of time within his story?
He uses transition phrases.
He uses a time stamp.
He doesn't indicate a passing of time.
He moves time with each paragraph.
What was ironic for Luz?
The major left her.
The protagonist left her.
The protagonist said he would find a job.
She started a new hospital.
What was ironic for the protagonist?
The major left him.
Luz left him.
He went to America.
Luz started a new hospital.
The following is an example of character vs. self.
"On the train from Padua to Milan they quarreled about her not being willing to come home at once."
"They wanted to get married, but there was not enough time for the banns, and neither of them had birth certificates."
"Living in the muddy, rainy town in the winter, the major of the battalion made love to Luz..."
"When they had to say good-bye, in the station at Milan, they kissed good-bye, but were not finished with the quarrel. He felt sick about saying good-bye like that."
The following is an example of character vs. nature.
"On the train from Padua to Milan they quarreled about her not being willing to come home at once."
"Living in the muddy, rainy town in the winter, the major of the battalion made love to Luz..."
"When they had to say good-bye, in the station at Milan, they kissed good-bye, but were not finished with the quarrel. He felt sick about saying good-bye like that."
"They wanted to get married, but there was not enough time for the banns, and neither of them had birth certificates."
Based on the text, the reader can infer that Luz is
Determined
Compassionate
Flighty
Lucky
Paragraph 2 serves the purpose of
Illustrating setting
Illustrating Luz's character
Illustrating how both characters felt for each other
Illustrating the difficulties of new love
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