“A Man Who Had No Eyes”
By MacKinlay Kantor (p. 328)
Answer the following questions in full sentences. Be sure
to provide details from the story to support your answers.
1.
This story has a surprise ending. Reread the clues that
foreshadow the ending. Quote the lines and give page
numbers.
2.
Describe the beggar in the story. What is he selling
and why?
3.
Describe Mr. Parsons. What kind of a man is he?
4.
Which details suggest that the beggar is living in the
past?
5.
Identify the type of irony used in the story. Provide
evidence to support this conclusion. How does this
use of irony affect the reader?
6.
What is the theme of this story? (remember: theme is
NOT one word)
7.
Quote the line that you think is the climax of the story.
8.
How does the illustration on page 328 support the
story?