56 pages 1 hour read

Tobias Wolff

Hunters in the Snow

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1981

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Multiple Choice

1. What does Kenny’s truck symbolize?

A) Narcissism

B) Toxic masculinity

C) Consumerism

D) Neglect

2. “[Frank] wore a heavy wedding band.” (Page 12) Which literary device is most clearly exemplified here?

A) Allusion

B) Foreshadowing

C) Realism

D) Irony

3. Which of the following passages best embodies the theme of Narcissism and Neglect?

A) “Frank and Kenny could have helped him; they could have lifted up on the top wire and stepped on the bottom wire, but they didn’t. They stood and watched him.” (Page 11)

B) “Kenny had several slices of pizza and a couple of candy bars; Frank had a sandwich, an apple, two carrots, and a square of chocolate; Tub ate one hard-boiled egg and a stick of celery.” (Pages 11-12)

C) “Wherever Tub looked the surface was smooth, undisturbed, and after a time he lost interest. He stopped looking for tracks and just tried to keep up with Frank and Kenny on the other side.” (Page 12)

D) “He spread the blankets over Kenny and tucked them in at the corners.” (Page 21)

4. What is the overall message conveyed through the Man Versus Nature theme in the story?

A) Nature is an obstacle that can be conquered with effort and determination.

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