Introduction to Individuality and Conformity: "Initiation"

Question 1

Based on the passage, what inferences can be made about the characters? Check all that apply.

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Bev is attracted to Herb.; Bev is a jealous person who dislikes female competition.; Herb thinks that Millicent is attractive.

Question 2

Decide whether each quotation is an example of direct or indirect characterization.

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✔ direct; “How horrible it would be . . . if she were condemned to be the plain, shy Millicent of a few years back.”: direct; “Betsy Johnson, the vivacious blonde secretary of the sorority”: direct; “Walking beside Louise on the way to the drugstore, Millicent felt a surge of pride.”: indirect; “Bev was suddenly there in the doorway. ‘Wipe that smile off your face,’ she commanded.”: indirect

Question 3

✔ directindirect

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✔ direct

Question 4

direct✔ indirect

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✔ indirect

Question 5

direct✔ indirect

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✔ indirect

Question 6

Identify each type of conflict from the story.

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Bev forces Millicent to interview everyone on the bus about breakfast.: character vs. character; Millicent is troubled by the idea of leaving Tracy behind.: character vs. self; Millicent decides to reject the sorority after successfully passing the initiation.: character vs. society; Millicent knows that it will be a personal challenge to tell the others what she decided.: character vs. self

Question 7

✔ character vs. selfcharacter vs. charactercharacter vs. society

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✔ character vs. self

Question 8

character vs. selfcharacter vs. character✔ character vs. society

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✔ character vs. society

Question 9

✔ character vs. selfcharacter vs. charactercharacter vs. society

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✔ character vs. self

Question 10

Which is the best conclusion that can be drawn about Millicent based on the conflict in the passage?

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Millicent would rather do a difficult thing she believes is right than the easy thing.

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