AP Success - AP English Literature: The Birthday Party

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Question 1

Multiple choice
  • Show the woman's efforts to maintain her appearance.

  • Illustrate the woman's lack of interest in her looks.

  • Underline the woman's confidence in her appearance.

  • Highlight the woman's timeless elegance.

  • Emphasize the woman's age and diminishing beauty.

Question 2

Multiple choice
  • The husband's childishness.

  • The couple's financial difficulties.

  • The wife's attention to detail.

  • The husband's solitary nature.

  • The simplicity and modesty of the celebration.

Question 3

Multiple choice
  • Desire for a more extravagant celebration.

  • Excitement about the celebration.

  • Indifference toward birthdays.

  • Discomfort with public attention.

  • Appreciation for his wife's efforts.

Question 4

Multiple choice
  • Underline the wife's planning and effort.

  • Highlight the restaurant's friendly ambiance.

  • Show the support of the other diners.

  • Emphasize the awkwardness of the situation.

  • Enhance the festive atmosphere.

Question 5

Multiple choice
  • Amused and entertained.

  • Confused and seeking clarification.

  • Heartbroken and despondent.

  • Indifferent and dismissive.

  • Annoyed and retaliatory.

Question 6

Multiple choice
  • Her joy at successfully surprising her husband.

  • Her embarrassment in front of the other diners.

  • Her regret over choosing the birthday surprise.

  • Her disappointment with the restaurant's atmosphere.

  • Her realization of the futility of her efforts to please her husband.

Question 7

Multiple choice
  • Get a comprehensive view of all the diners' reactions.

  • Analyze the waiter's perspective on serving the couple.

  • Observe the couple's interaction as an outsider.

  • Understand the inner thoughts of the wife.

  • Experience the events from the husband's point of view.

Question 8

Multiple choice
  • Sarcastic and mocking.

  • Neutral and observational.

  • Sympathetic and poignant.

  • Judgmental and critical.

  • Comical and lighthearted.

Question 9

Multiple choice
  • Is celebrating a special occasion beyond the birthday.

  • Prefers style over comfort.

  • Is out of touch with her true feelings.

  • Is hiding her true emotions from public view.

  • Values appearances and social perceptions.

Question 10

Multiple choice
  • Illustrate the unpredictability of human reactions.

  • Examine the public versus private aspects of marriage.

  • Highlight the significance of birthdays in adult life.

  • Explore themes of miscommunication in relationships.

  • Critique societal expectations of marital roles.

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