Lather and Nothing Else
Where and when does the story take place?
Spain during the Spanish Civil War.
What is the largest planet in our solar system?
Jupiter.
The name of the family that talks with the Sgt. at the beginning of the story is?
The Whites.
What is the old man's name?
Santiago.
What is the name of the main character in the story?
Jerry.
What is lather?
Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare.
How much does Mr. White wish for at first?
200 Pounds.
Where does the novella take place?
Cuba.
What does the boy wish to do in the story?
Swim through an underwater tunnel.
What is the name of the name who comes into the barber shop for a shave?
Capt. Torres.
What is the longest river in the world?
The Nile River.
What is the outcome of the White's first wish?
Their son, Herbert, dies.
Who is the old man's favorite baseball player?
Joe DiMaggio.
What kind of conflict is the boy experiencing throughout the story?
Internal conflict.
What is the point of view of the story?
1st Person.
What date was the Declaration of Independence signed?
July 4, 1776.
What object symbolizes fate, and the consequences of interfering with it?
The Monkey's Paw.
What is the name of the young boy in the novella?
Manolin.
How does the boy practice diving to the tunnel entrance?
He uses rocks to help him sink down to the tunnel opening.
What does Torres tell the barber at the end of the story?
Torres knew the barber was the enemy and that he may try and kill him.
What is the square root of 12?
144.
What does Mrs. White want to wish for?
She wants to wish for her son to be alive again.
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What is a conjunction?
The greatest football team of all time.
Who are the Pittsburgh Steelers?