Boys and Girls - Analysis Quiz

Who is the farmhand in "Boys and Girls" by Alice Munro?

Question Answer Choices Mack Laird Henry Bailey The narrator's father

What does the narrator prefer to do instead of house chores in "Boys and Girls"?

Question Answer Choices Reading books Helping her mother cook Physical, outdoor work Playing with friends

What does the father's final remark, "she's only a girl," symbolize in the story?

Question Answer Choices The protagonist's struggle with her gender identity The father's disappointment in his daughter The father's realization of his daughter's intelligence The father's acceptance of his daughter's independence

What does the girl's attic bedroom symbolize in "Boys and Girls" by Alice Munro?

Question Answer Choices The lack of safety the protagonist feels in her home The girl's separation from her family The girl's longing for independence The girl's desire for adventure

How does the narrator feel about her mother's expectations in 'Boys and Girls'?

Question Answer Choices She enjoys working in the kitchen and learning new recipes. She is eager to meet her mother's expectations and become more ladylike. She resents working in the hot kitchen and prefers toiling outside with her father. She feels indifferent about her mother's expectations.

What is a central theme in Alice Munro's "Boys and Girls"?

Question Answer Choices Political power and corruption Economic struggles and poverty Gender roles and expectations Environmental conservation

How does the narrator in 'Boys and Girls' change over time?

Question Answer Choices She starts as a shy girl and becomes more confident and outgoing. She starts as a tomboy and becomes more aware of her identity as a young woman. She starts as a rebellious child and becomes more obedient and respectful. She starts as a fearful girl and becomes braver and more courageous.

Who is the narrator in "Boys and Girls" by Alice Munro?

Question Answer Choices Henry Bailey A boy with no name Laird A girl with no name

What does the escape of the high-spirited mare, Flo, symbolize in "Boys and Girls" by Alice Munro?

Question Answer Choices The girl's desire to leave the farm The girl's rejection of her family's values The girl's growing acceptance of her femininity The girl's fear of responsibility

Who will eventually take over the narrator's position on the farm in "Boys and Girls" by Alice Munro?

Question Answer Choices Laird Henry Bailey Mack The narrator's father