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The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder: A Study Guide
Tragedy and the randomness of death combine to make Thornton Wilder's Pullitzer prize winning novel one of the truly great texts.
The study guide gives a background introduction and overview, including character synopsis. In-depth questions on each chapter along with a helpful commentary will guide the reader to a deeper understanding of the plot, background, themes, and characters of the novel. The questions are primarily designed to stimulate group discussion, but can also be used for self-study. Teachers may wish to use the questions in a variety of ways including assigning some for homework, group discussion in class, formal presentations, written answers, etc. Possible student answers are provided. Multiple-choice reading quizzes on each Part are also provided -with answers.
The study guide gives a background introduction and overview, including character synopsis. In-depth questions on each chapter along with a helpful commentary will guide the reader to a deeper understanding of the plot, background, themes, and characters of the novel. The questions are primarily designed to stimulate group discussion, but can also be used for self-study. Teachers may wish to use the questions in a variety of ways including assigning some for homework, group discussion in class, formal presentations, written answers, etc. Possible student answers are provided. Multiple-choice reading quizzes on each Part are also provided -with answers.
- GenresFiction
54 pages, Paperback
First published June 21, 2014
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