Which statement explains how the culture of the migrant workers shapes the meaning of the short story The Harvest?


Question 1 options:

A

The migrant workers work the land and have immense respect for the landowners. They are suspicious of anyone digging on the land without permission.

B

The migrant workers are paid very little, and suffer extremely harsh work conditions. Money and material wealth are extremely important to them as they have so little of it.

C

Migrant workers remain in the same location for a long time and become very familiar with their surroundings and co-workers. This leads them to have deep relationships with one another and with the land.

D

The migrant workers are often lonely. They share rumors and spy on each other when they are not working to build a sense of community.


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What is the effect of using a third-person limited narrator in “The Harvest”?


Question 2 options:

A

It makes the story longer and addresses different perspectives.

B

The story becomes more personal.

C

Mystery and tension are created because readers do not immediately know Don Trine's motivations.

D

Readers get to know the characters and the reasons behind their actions.


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What is the impact of dialogue in The Harvest? Choose ALL statements that apply.


Question 3 options:

A

In dialogue, he author incorporates dialect to reveal part of the characters' culture.

B

The author uses dialogue to show the boys' motivations and what they think of Don Trine and his actions.

C

The author uses dialogue to show Don Trine's thoughts and motivations.

D

The author uses dialogue to add to the mystery of the story; the reader, like the boys, has no idea what Don Trine’s motivations are.


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