1. What is ironic about the ending of the short story "Dirty Bird"? A. A character abandons his efforts to do the best thing for his family.
B. A character realizes that he has ignored a possible solution to a problem.
C. A character discovers that his behavior has upset someone he loves.
D. A character tries to save something that is important to his daughter.

2. Which statement best describes the purpose and effect of irony in "The Story of a Good Little Boy"?
A. to remind readers of their own childhood experiences
B. to reveal an important lesson about human nature
C. to cast doubt on the author's knowledge of boys
D. to create a reason for readers to continue reading