A Very Old Man 1
What brought the old man to the farm?
a storm
True or False - Elisenda and Pelayo were sad when people stopped coming to see the old man.
False
What country did this story take place in?
Argentina
Describe the setting of the story
dark, gloomy, creepy
Who else lives in the house besides the main character?
his sister
True or False - Father Gonzaga declared the old man an angel
False
How did the old man finally leave the house?
flew away
What did the brother and sister do as they felt the "invaders" taking over?
closing off the house, living in a smaller area
Who is the narrator going to visit?
Roderick Usher
Name one thing the narrator did to help the main character's attitude?
paint, read, play guitar
What covered the ground at the beginning of the story?
crabs
What caused the people to lose interest in the old man?
a carnival came to town
What does the story represent with its eerie atmosphere and sudden ending?
nightmare
What is unique about the main character and the person who lives with him?
They are twins.
What is in the picture that captures the visitor's attention?
haunted house
What was the first miracle that the old man supposedly performed?
the little boy was healed
What did the woman who disobeyed her parents turn into as punishment?
spider
What group of people had "taken over" the country?
lower class
What does Roderick admit to doing towards the end of the story?
burying his sister alive
Who escapes the house at the end of the story?
only the narrator
How did Pelayo and Elisenda make money off the old man?
charged admission
What was the only way in which they could get the old man to move?
Burn him with an iron
What was the name of the political leader who had taken over?
Juan Peron
How do they suspect that the sister is still alive?
hear sounds
What did the main character's illness affect?
his senses