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Question 1
Which statement best expresses the theme of the story?
Answer: Correct! All the hopes and desires shared by the family and stranger are concerned about the impact left after they die. Go to question 2.
Answer:Incorrect. The correct answer is C, We are all concerned with the impact we leave after death. All the hopes and desires shared by the family and stranger are concerned about the impact left after they die.
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Question 2
Which line from the text best supports the theme of the story?
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Answer:Incorrect. The correct answer is B, "Old and young, we dream of graves and monuments," murmured the stranger youth. This statement echoes the idea that all are concerned with the impact they will leave on the world after death.
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Question 3
How did learning about the characters in the story help you understand the theme of “The Ambitious Guest”?
Sample Answer
From the conversation, we learn that the family is happy and content with their lives despite not having done anything of note. It is not until the ambitious guest shares his secrets that some of the family members reveal theirs. All who share their desires mention that they would like to have some impact on the world when they die, whether it be a gravestone, to be dressed respectfully or achieve greatness. These confessions help us understand the theme.