1. Which of the following best describes the point of view in "Marigolds"?

Question

A) First person
B) Second Person
C) Third Person limited
D) Third Person Omniscient

2. What is the main theme of the story?
A) The loss of innocence.
B) The beauty of nature.
C) The importance of family.
D) The power of imagination.

3. What does the destruction of Miss Lottie's marigolds symbolize?
A) The destruction of the town.
B) The end of childhood.
C) The triumph of man over nature.
D) The loss of hope and beauty.

4. How does the narrator's perspective change after destroying the marigolds?
A) She becomes more fearful and isolated.
B) She becomes more curious and adventurous.
C) She becomes more compassionate and understanding.
D) She becomes more angry and resentful.

5. What does the phrase "hidden to childhood" mean in the context of the paragraph 62?
A) Something that is intentionally kept secret from children.
B) Something that is only visible to adults.
C) Something that is forbidden for children to know.
D) Something that is not easily seen or understood by children.

6. What does the author mean by the statement, "Innocence involves an unseeing acceptance of things at face value"?
A) Innocent people are blind to the truth.
B) Innocent people do not question or analyze things deeply.
C) Innocent people believe everything they are told.
D) Innocent people are naive and easily manipulated.

Answer 1

1. A) First person
   The story "Marigolds" is told from the first-person perspective of the protagonist, who reflects on her childhood experiences.

2. A) The loss of innocence.
   The main theme of "Marigolds" revolves around the transition from childhood innocence to a more complex understanding of life.

3. D) The loss of hope and beauty.
   The destruction of Miss Lottie's marigolds symbolizes the loss of hope and beauty in a harsh and difficult environment.

4. C) She becomes more compassionate and understanding.
   After destroying the marigolds, the narrator's perspective shifts to a greater understanding of the complexities of life and a sense of compassion for others.

5. D) Something that is not easily seen or understood by children.
   The phrase "hidden to childhood" suggests something that children may not grasp or perceive due to their innocence.

6. B) Innocent people do not question or analyze things deeply.
   The statement implies that innocence entails a straightforward acceptance of reality, without the deeper questioning or skepticism that comes with experience.