"American History," Part 1: Setting and Plot

Question 1

Which detail shows the historical background of the story’s setting?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“the day President Kennedy was shot”

Question 2

Which detail shows the environment of the excerpt’s setting?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“a cold gray day”

Question 3

Based on this excerpt, what inference can be made about the time period?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The season is probably fall or winter.

Question 4

How does the setting create conflict in this excerpt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The environment creates a conflict between the students and the teacher.

Question 5

How does the setting make it more difficult for the narrator to accomplish her goal?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The large, crowded location makes it more difficult for her to find Eugene.

Question 6

What conflict does the location of El Building cause in this excerpt?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It makes the narrator feel ashamed because it interferes with the light in Eugene’s house.

"American History," Part 1: Setting and Plot Answers