Characterization, Theme, and Irony in "The Gift of the Magi" — Unit test
Question 8 of 15 • IDEAL ENGLISH 9 SUMMER 2026 (Sabatini)
Read the excerpt from Ovid’s "Pyramus and Thisbe".Pyramus had lefta little later than his Thisbe had,and he could see what surely were the tracksof a wild beast left clearly on deep dust.His face grew ashen. And when he had foundthe bloodstained shawl, he cried: "Now this same nightwill see two lovers lose their lives: she wasthe one more worthy of long life: it's Iwho bear the guilt for this.
Answer
B
Because Pyramus does not see the beast, readers fear confrontation.
B
Because Pyramus does not see the beast, he believes he is lost.
B
Because Pyramus is late, he misunderstands Thisbe’s situation.
B
Because Pyramus is late, readers question his devotion.