Quarantine: Chapter 1, Quin's Loneliness

Question

A. Gautam

Quin missed Gwen even though she was on the other side of the wall. From the time they shared a womb, the siblings were inseparable. This time though, a bad case of the flu had kept the twins apart. Gwen had soccer matches coming up and couldn’t afford to get sick. Quin was missing his winter rehearsals and possibly recitals, and he seemed sadder than a withering bouquet of roses.

He could hear Gwen singing to herself as she cleaned the room. He could hear her as she read her books out loud. She had always kept quiet and never even hummed the songs she would listen to let alone read aloud from the novels she was reading. Quin had no idea why Gwen was suddenly a sound machine.

“I miss you, bro,” she would say sometimes and knock on the wall.

Quin was too weak to even knock back. He was barely keeping the food his mama prepared for him. She was checking on him with disposable gloves on. Mrs. Lee got too little time off work and couldn’t afford to get sick herself. Old neighbor Mrs. Ali would bring Quin soup and crackers in the afternoon and check his temperature and call Mrs. Lee to update. Quin knew he was lucky to be loved by these wonderful souls.
Question
What is the effect of the point of view of the story?
Responses
A By focusing on the thoughts and feelings of Quin, the author develops his character the most. By focusing on the thoughts and feelings of Quin, the author develops his character the most.
B By showing Gwen’s feelings through her words and actions, the author highlights only her importance. By showing Gwen’s feelings through her words and actions, the author highlights only her importance.
C By including multiple points of view, the author helps the reader understand the characters better. By including multiple points of view, the author helps the reader understand the characters better.
D By including an objective point of view, the author narrates what an outside observer outwardly sees. By including an objective point of view, the author narrates what an outside observer outwardly sees.

Answer 1

The best response to the question about the effect of the point of view in the story is:

A By focusing on the thoughts and feelings of Quin, the author develops his character the most.

This response accurately identifies that the story is told from Quin's perspective, which allows readers to deeply understand his emotions and experiences, particularly his loneliness and longing for his sister, Gwen. The point of view emphasizes Quin's internal world, showcasing his character in a more profound way.