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“The Birthmark” by Nathaniel Hawthorne Reading Comprehension QuizMultiple Choice. Choose the best answer choice for questions 1-6 below. When does Georgiana’s birthmark show up most strongly?When she is asleepWhen she is paleWhen she laughsWhen she blushesHow does Aylmer balance his love of science with his love for his wife? He spends most of his time with his assistant. He thinks of a way to connect his love for her and science. He spends most of his time with her. He plans to leave his lab to honeymoon. Hawthorne’s story can be considered ironic becauseGeorgiana never really loved AylmerAylmer loves science more than he loves GeorgianaAylmer sets out to make Georgiana perfect and ends up destroying herGeorgiana has always begged her parents to remove the birthmarkThe turning point of the story occurs whenGeorgiana drinks from the goblet given to her by AylmerGeorgiana looks into the mirror and gives a long smileGeorgiana whispers, “I’m dying” to Aylmer and takes her last breathAylmer suggests to Georgiana that she would be more lovely without the markThe birthmark of Georgiana’s faceIs only noticeable when she blushesCan only be seen by her husbandIs in the shape of a tiny footIs a crimson color when her face is paleGeorgiana agrees to the experiment because She hates the birthmarkShe is afraid of her husbandShe hates the way Aylmer looks at her because of the birthmarkShe wants to leave Aylmer to find someone elseShort Answer. Answer the questions below (#7-10) in complete sentences. You may use your story to complete the questions. Include textual evidence to support each answer. These answers must go on a separate sheet of paper. Why was Aylmer so disturbed by the birthmark when others considered it a “charm”?How can this short story be a representation of a “man vs. society” conflict? (Hint: Consider the author’s purpose and agenda in writing the story!)Choose one example of foreshadowing in the story. Include the direct quote and explain how it is an example of foreshadowing.What is the theme of Hawthorne’s piece? Remember: avoid “cookie cutter” answers that do not carry any merit. Explain your choice with evidence from the story. ................
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