Plot & Characters
Who is the main character in The Necklace?
Madame Loisel
Where does Civil Peace take place?
Post-civil war Nigeria
What is a major theme in The Necklace?
Appearance vs. reality
What device is used in the ending of The Necklace?
Situational irony
Who wrote The Necklace?
Guy de Maupassant
What happens to Jonathan in Civil Peace?
He survives the war and tries to rebuild his life.
What is the main conflict in The Necklace?
Madame Loisel loses a necklace and spends years replacing it.
What does gold represent in The Golden Touch?
Greed and its consequences
What device is in the phrase "civil peace" from Achebe’s story?
Irony
What country is Chinua Achebe from?
Nigeria
What power does King Midas receive in The Golden Touch?
Everything he touches turns to gold.
What type of conflict is shown in The Thrill of the Chase?
Internal conflict (man vs. self)
What theme is shared by Civil Peace and The Thrill of the Chase?
Perseverance in the face of challenges
What literary device is used in Midas’s golden touch?
Symbolism
What is the origin of The Golden Touch story?
Greek mythology
What was Forrest Fenn's goal in writing The Thrill of the Chase?
To inspire adventure by hiding a treasure.
What is the setting of The Golden Touch?
A palace in ancient times
What does the fake necklace symbolize?
The illusion of wealth and social status
How does Haehnel use satire in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
He exaggerates school rules to make a point.
Why did Forrest Fenn hide a treasure?
To leave a legacy and encourage exploration
Who challenges authority in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
A student who experiments to protest school rules.
What conflict drives A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
Student vs. authority/school system
What theme is explored in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
Questioning conformity and rules
What is a metaphor in The Thrill of the Chase?
Life is like a treasure hunt.
What is Alan Haehnel known for?
Writing humorous and dramatic plays for students