If a Book Is Locked There’s Probably a Good Reason for That Don’t You Think

What makes this story magic realism?
Which line contributes to the central idea of the text?
A. Eva's a personification of all that's put on earth solely to break bonds, scrap commitments, prevent the course of true love from running smooth B. “I grew up in a city where people fell out of windows a lot, C. Now do you understand why it was locked D. You copy the address down onto a different piece of paper and then stare, wondering how it can be that letters and numbers you've written with a black pen have come out violet colored.
Who was the antagonist of the story?
A. Eva B. You C. Sussie D. George
How would you classify the type of person Eva is?
A. Standoffish B. Inviting C. Loud and annoying D. Not standoffish but not inviting
Use the word eloquence in a sentence
What point of view was the story written in?
A. second B. First C. Third
Do you agree with the actions of the group in regards to getting Eva fired? Why or why not?

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If a Book Is Locked There’s Probably a Good Reason for That Don’t You Think (Answer Key)

What makes this story magic realism?
List elements of magical realism/ explain what parts make it magical realism Ex it uses a book to to make it easier to coupe with the abuse Eva suffered in her early years
Which line contributes to the central idea of the text?
A. Eva's a personification of all that's put on earth solely to break bonds, scrap commitments, prevent the course of true love from running smooth B. “I grew up in a city where people fell out of windows a lot, C. Now do you understand why it was locked D. You copy the address down onto a different piece of paper and then stare, wondering how it can be that letters and numbers you've written with a black pen have come out violet colored.
Who was the antagonist of the story?
A. Eva B. You C. Sussie D. George
How would you classify the type of person Eva is?
A. Standoffish B. Inviting C. Loud and annoying D. Not standoffish but not inviting
Use the word eloquence in a sentence
Use it the correct way
What point of view was the story written in?
A. second B. First C. Third
Do you agree with the actions of the group in regards to getting Eva fired? Why or why not?
Backed up point with textual reasoning

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