ENG2D

Earl Haig Secondary School

English Department

Name: ____________________________ Date: ______________________

Unit One: Short Stories

The Bicycle

Read the story and answer the questions below on a separate piece of paper.

1. What kind of character is Tante Rose? Drawing information directly from the story
outline her character by addressing the following:
a) Describe her appearance?
b) What disappointments has she faced?
2. What is the main conflict in The Bicycle? How is the conflict communicated to the
reader? Be specific and support your answer with evidence from the story. Include page
numbers.
3. Complete a brief plot graph. Outline the exposition, rising action(s), climax, falling
action(s), and final resolution.
4. What epiphany or realization does Hannah have as a result of her experience?
5. Find examples of the following literary terms/devices in the text. Record the examples
and the page numbers on which you find them.

Literary Term Example(s)

Simile

Personification

Foreshadowing

Symbolism