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Nadine GordimerOnce Upon a Time
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1989A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Exam Answer Key
Multiple Choice
1. B (Paragraph 16)
2. D (Paragraph 7)
3. C (Paragraph 9)
4. B (Paragraph 18)
5. B (Various paragraphs)
6. B (Paragraph 13)
7. D (Paragraph 12)
8. A (Paragraph 13)
Long Answer
1. The entire story serves as a warning to the readers. The signs in all capital letters stand out as a warning to readers that the story will not have a happy ending, as evidenced by the death of the little boy. (Various paragraphs)
2. As a young child, he lives in the world of make-believe. Because of the stories read to him, the boy either believes that the real dangers around him are fictional or does not see them at all, feeling safe and protected by his family’s love. (Various paragraphs)
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