Long Way Down - Analysis Quiz

What poetic device does Reynolds use in 'I Take It Back' to emphasize Will's fear and confusion?

Question Answer Choices Metaphor Allusion Irony Rhetorical questions

What does Will have in his hand when he first steps into the elevator in Long Way Down?

Question Answer Choices A knife A photograph A gun A letter

Who killed Will's brother Shawn in Long Way Down?

Question Answer Choices Dani Shawn himself Carlson Riggs Marcus

Which character in Long Way Down impacts Will the most?

Question Answer Choices Uncle Mark Dani Buck Shawn

What poetic device does Reynolds use to describe the sleep that Will was unable to get after his brother's death in 'Sleep'?

Question Answer Choices Simile Personification Metaphor Onomatopoeia

What event triggers Will's journey in the elevator in Long Way Down?

Question Answer Choices A fight with his best friend. The disappearance of his mother. The shooting and killing of his brother Shawn. The death of his father.

Who helps Will understand that people continue to feel the pain of loss even after they pass away?

Question Answer Choices Uncle Mark Carlson His father Shawn

What does the anagram 'cinema = iceman' signify in Long Way Down?

Question Answer Choices Cinema refers to Will's love of watching movies, and iceman refers to being emotionless. Cinema refers to Uncle Mark's job, and iceman refers to being fearless. Cinema refers to Shawn's love of making movies, and iceman refers to being calm under pressure. Cinema refers to Uncle Mark's love of making movies, and iceman refers to being cold-blooded.

What does the anagram 'cool = loco' signify in Long Way Down?

Question Answer Choices Will's desire to be cool but actually being crazy in his desire for revenge. Will's desire to be cool but actually being calm and collected. Will's ambition to be a leader but feeling lost and confused. Will's need to be strong but feeling weak and scared.

Which poetic device does Reynolds use to describe how Will felt after his brother was shot dead in 'I'm Not Sure'?

Question Answer Choices Hyperbole Alliteration Simile Metaphor