A Sound of Thunder
What is an example of foreshadowing in "A Sound of Thunder"?
being warned not to leave the path; possible government action if you don't follow the rules; Travis said he'd kill Eckels; etc
How do you beat General Zaroff and win his game?
survive for three days
What type of irony occurs in the story?
situational
Who won the race?
Rosemont
Why are italics used in Incident in a Rose Garden?
Why were travelers not allowed to step off the path?
Why did Zaroff start hunting people?
Hunting animals was too easy; humans can reason.
How much money has Della saved up for Jim's Christmas present?
$1.87
What is Red Pollard worried about at the beginning of the race?
What is the conflict in Incident in a Rose Garden?
Death is in the garden; Death appears to be coming for the gardener.
What is a change that occurs in the future due to Eckels' actions?
the spelling on the sign has changed; Deutscher is president
What are the two meanings of the title?
Game is something you hunt and something you play; Zaroff's dangerous game was hunting people.
How much money did Della get for her hair?
$20
Why does Rosemont win the race?
Pollard is blind in one eye.
What is the irony in Incident in a Rose Garden?
We think Death is coming for the gardener; he's actually coming for the owner.
How does Travis punish Eckels BEFORE they come back to the present?
He makes him get the bullets from the t-rex.
What is an example of an internal AND external conflict that Rainsford faces?
internal: fear; deciding which way to swim; deciding whether or not to hunt
external: vs. Zaroff; vs. Ivan; vs. dogs; vs. sea; vs. environment
What is the irony in the story?
Jim sold his watch to buy Della combs for her hair, and she sold her hair to buy Jim a chain for his watch.
Why does Rosemont's rider watch and wait instead of taking the lead right away?
He knows that the horses that started off quickly will burn out and slow down; he's saving his stamina so he can take the lead later.
What are 2 of the questions that the speaker asks the raven?
What is your name?
Will I ever have relief from my grief?
Is Lenore in Heaven/will I ever see Lenore again?
What are the two meanings of the title?
the sound of the t-rex and the sound of the bullet at the end
What are the three traps that Rainsford sets for Zaroff? What is the outcome of each?
Malay Man-Catcher; Zaroff is injured
Burmese Tiger Pit; a dog is killed
Spring Trap; Ivan is killed
What are the three biblical allusions in the story?
Queen of Sheba; King Solomon; the Magi/three wise men
What are two techniques that the author used to build suspense in "Seabiscuit"?
foreshadowing; short, choppy sentences; withholding information; raising questions in the reader's mind
Why does the raven's response of "Nevermore" slowly drive the speaker crazy?
It technically answers every question he asks, but it's not the answer he wants.