MULTIPLE CHOICE PRACTICE THE CHASER THE CHASER The

“THE CHASER” The following questions should be answered after a close reading of the

1. What is most likely the author’s purpose for renaming the expensive potion “glove

2. The sentence “One has to be older than you are, to indulge in

3. What is the purpose of the author’s use of “Au revoir” rather than

4. The use of irony is clearly seen in all of the following EXCEPT:

5. What meaning is contained in the word “imperceptible” in paragraph 8? a. b.

6. What is the old man suggesting when he says, “Young people who need

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MULTIPLE CHOICE PRACTICE “THE CHASER”

“THE CHASER” The following questions should be answered after a close reading of the short story.

1. What is most likely the author’s purpose for renaming the expensive potion “glove cleaner? ” a. The potion is very dangerous, so gloves should be worn when using it. b. The imperceptible nature of poison protects the user as gloves protect the hands. c. It provides a more euphemistic description of the expensive potion. d. Renaming the potion helps to lighten the overall mood of the passage. e. Customers are more likely to buy the potion with an innocuous name.

2. The sentence “One has to be older than you are, to indulge in that sort of thing” conveys the old man’s belief that: a. Only one of a certain age can afford a $5000 potion. b. Young people focus too heavily on affordable love potions. c. It takes more life experience for one to need a “glovecleaner. ” d. Indulgence is not merely limited to the youthful. e. The potion is of most value to people approaching the end of life.

3. What is the purpose of the author’s use of “Au revoir” rather than goodbye in the final line of the short story? a. It lets the reader know that the man speaks French. b. It establishes a disconnect between the old man and Alan. c. It suggests the inevitability of Alan’s return. d. It reinforces the sophisticated tone of the text. e. The old man wanted to maintain his dignified persona.

4. The use of irony is clearly seen in all of the following EXCEPT: a. b. c. d. e. “Their effects are permanent. ” “But consider the spiritual side. ” “She will forgive you, in the end. ” “You will find it very effective. ” “Lives need cleaning sometimes. ”

5. What meaning is contained in the word “imperceptible” in paragraph 8? a. b. c. d. e. Undetectable Conspicuous Rational Feasible Tenable

6. What is the old man suggesting when he says, “Young people who need a love potion very seldom have five thousand dollars. Otherwise they would not need a love potion. ” I. People typically misunderstand the juxtaposition of being loved and being desired. II. The value of love is not measured in terms of money. III. Those who have money typically don’t have trouble acquiring love interests. a. b. c. d. e. I only III only Both I and III