Exam-Style Questions for 'The Pink Bow Tie'

### Comprehension Questions

1. Summary:

- Summarize the main events of "The Pink Bow Tie" in your own words. (5 marks)

2. Character Analysis:

- Describe the protagonist's personality. What are his main traits and how do they influence his

actions? (4 marks)

- Who or what serves as the antagonist in the story? Explain your reasoning. (3 marks)

3. Setting:

- Describe the setting of the story. How does the setting influence the events that unfold? (4

marks)

4. Themes:

- Identify and explain one major theme in "The Pink Bow Tie". Provide examples from the text to

support your answer. (5 marks)

5. Plot Structure:

- Outline the plot structure of the story. Identify the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action,

and resolution. (6 marks)

### Analytical Questions

6. Symbolism:
 - Discuss the symbolism of the pink bow tie in the story. What does it represent, and how does it

contribute to the overall meaning of the story? (5 marks)

7. Conflict:

- What is the central conflict in the story? How is this conflict resolved? (4 marks)

8. Point of View:

- From whose point of view is the story told? How does this perspective affect the reader's

understanding of the story? (3 marks)

9. Irony:

- Identify an example of irony in the story. Explain how this irony enhances the reader's experience

or understanding of the story. (4 marks)

10. Mood and Tone:

- Analyze the mood and tone of the story. How does the author create this mood and tone?

Provide examples from the text. (5 marks)

### Critical Thinking Questions

11. Personal Response:

- Reflect on the protagonist's actions. Do you think they were justified in their actions regarding

the pink bow tie? Why or why not? (4 marks)

12. Comparative Analysis:

- Compare and contrast the protagonist's experience with a similar situation you have read about

or experienced. How does this comparison deepen your understanding of the story? (6 marks)
13. Moral and Ethical Considerations:

- What moral or ethical dilemmas does the protagonist face in the story? How do they handle

these dilemmas, and what does this reveal about their character? (5 marks)

### Creative Questions

14. Alternate Ending:

- Write an alternate ending for the story. How would this change affect the overall message or

theme of the story? (6 marks)

15. Character Diary:

- Imagine you are the protagonist. Write a diary entry that expresses your thoughts and feelings

after the climax of the story. (5 marks)