1. What is the central conflict of the story?
A. A woman must decide whether to tell the truth about the past.
B. A woman writes an article that reveals the truth about her family.
C. A journalist contacts a woman about a story he is writing.’
D. A woman finds an old letter and reads it.
2. What is the resolution of the story?
A. A woman makes a shocking discovery.
B. A woman publishes an article about her family’s past.
C. A woman wrestles with whether to tell a secret.
D. A woman must give an answer to a reporter.
3. Complete the sentence below. Select the correct answers from the lists.
The main character has an internal---------------The ----------------of the story comes when a reporter arrives on the scene
Conflict
Resolution
Plot
Reflection
Conclusion
Climax
4. What is the most logical conclusion to this story?
A. A stranger catches Alicia stealing and reports her
B. Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money
C. Alicia decides she doesn’t like working in a bookstore and quits
D. The owner of the bookstore decides to sell the business
5. What tone will Amber most likely use in the conclusion?
A. Tragic
B. Serious
C. Humorous
D. Frightening
1. A. A woman must decide whether to tell the truth about the past.
2. B. A woman publishes an article about her family’s past.
3. Conflict, Climax
4. B. Caleb confronts Alicia, who admits her guilt and returns the money
5. B. Serious