1. What happens to Georgiana at the end of the story? Question 1 options:

A. Georgiana dies as the birthmark fades, and Alymer is left to grieve over his mistake.

B. Georgiana’s birthmark is removed, and she and Alymer live out their lives in peace.

C. Georgiana realizes she can no longer love a man who won’t accept her as she is.

D. Georgiana decides to take her own life after realizing she can never be perfect enough for her husband.

Question 2 (2 points)
2. What is a theme in “The Birthmark”?

Question 2 options:

a. Love never fails

b. A desire for perfection has consequences

c. Cosmetic surgery is an up and coming science

d. Humans are flawed, but science is not.

Question 3 (2 points)
3. What might the birthmark on Georgiana’s check symbolize?

Question 3 options:

a. Love

b. Alchemy

c. The power of science over nature

d. Human imperfection

Question 4 (2 points)
4. Thinking about Character as a literary element, what type of character is Alymer (refer to the PDF of literary elements under 5.00 resources)?

Question 4 options:

a. Static (stereotypical, having one or two characteristics that never change)

b. Developing (Dynamic, many-sided personality that changes throughout the story)

c. Individual (Round, many-sided complex personality)

d. Scientific (Intellectual, shocking at every turn)

Question 5 (2 points)
5. Which word best describes Captain Ahab?

Question 5 options:

a. Captain Ahab is cheerful.

b. Captain Ahab is uneducated.

c. Captain Ahab is rational.

d. Captain Ahab is obsessed.