Elements of Fiction
What is a Protagonist?
The main character or hero in a story
What city was Billy in?
Bath, Somerset, England
What did Mary kill her husband with?
Leg of Lamb
Where did Victor live?
Fresno
How much did the Slimmer's cost?
25 Yen per pound
What is an Antagonist?
The person or force that works against the protagonist in a story
What did the landlady do to her pets?
Stuff them (Taxidermy)
How many months pregnant was Mary?
6 months
What was Michael doing to get girls attention?
Scowling
What were the blue dots on people's wrists?
to show that person lost 10 pounds or more when they used a slimmer
What is foreshadowing?
The use of clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot
Who were the two men in the guest book?
Christopher Molholland and Gregory Temple
Why did Mary go to the Grocer?
For an alibi
What does Theresa ask Victor after French class?
If he can help her learn French
What is theme?
The message about life or human nature that is "hidden" in the story that the writer tells
Why did the tea taste like almonds?
Cyanide
What did Mary give to the cops?
Why did Victor pretend to know French?
To impress Theresa
What is Instant Gratification?
Receiving what you want without having to wait
What is Inference?
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
What can Chrysanthemums symbolize?
Death
What is a spanner?
How did Victor respond the first time Theresa said hi to him?
"Yeah, that's me."
What is Consumerism?
the belief that buying lots of things and new stuff makes people happy, even when they don't truly need it