Analyzing Character, Theme, and Plot in Short Stories

Question 1

Based on the evidence in this text, what is the best inference about the genii’s motivation?

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He is motivated by vengeance for how he was treated.

Question 2

✔ the king rebuking the vizirthe vizir criticizing Douban Douban bowing before the king

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✔ the king rebuking the vizir

Question 3

The characters are magical.The setting is in a far-off land.✔ The fate of the vizir is unknown.

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✔ The fate of the vizir is unknown.

Question 4

climax ✔ resolutionfalling action

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✔ resolution

Question 5

Which sentence is evidence that the fisherman expects to be treated fairly?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“I have just freed you; have you already forgotten that?”

Question 6

How does the fisherman’s motivation move the plot forward?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The fisherman’s determination to outwit the genii results in the climax.

Question 7

What inferences can be made about the grand-vizir’s motivations for speaking with the king in private? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He wants the king’s complete attention.; He is afraid of someone pointing out the error of his false accusations.

Question 8

What motivates the king to offer Douban great riches? Check all that apply.

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Douban is an accomplished physician.; The king has a disease that no one can cure.

Question 9

Douban’s pride the king’s anger ✔ the vizir’s envy

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✔ the vizir’s envy

Question 10

What is the most likely reason why the author does not include a resolution?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The author wants to keep the reader or listener engaged.

Analyzing Character, Theme, and Plot in Short Stories Answers