Sarah Orne Jewett, A White Heron Quiz

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Question #1

Which of the following best explains Sylvia’s decision to remain silent about the location of the white heron at the end of the story?

A She remains silent because her grandmother forbids her to speak about the whereabouts of the bird and she does not want to displease her grandmother

B Although she finds the young man appealing and would like the monetary reward he offers, she ultimately feels more loyalty to the heron

C She plans to find and capture the white heron herself once she realizes the monetary value the bird’s feathers have for the fashion industry

D She has determined to frustrate and undermine the young man in every way possible and delights in the opportunity to deny him the information he seeks

Question #2

Which of the following best describes the development of Sylvia’s feelings for the young man over the course of the story?

A She is enchanted by him from the moment she sees him and begins flirting with him

B She notices that he is wealthy and hopes to benefit financially from her contact with him

C She is wary of him at first but then develops a kind of juvenile crush on him

D She dislikes him and does everything she can to drive him away from the farm

Question #3

What plan does Sylvia hatch to find the elusive heron for the young man the night before he leaves?

A She will sneak out at dawn and climb the tallest pine tree to find the bird’s nest

B She will use her ability to whistle to replicate the call of the heron and flush it out

C She will ask the neighboring farmers if they know where the nest is located

D She will use her grandfather’s binoculars to search for the nest in the forest