Characters
Plot
Events
Story Elements
Literary Elements
100
Who is the main character of the story?
Thomas Small
100
Includes the characters, setting, and introduction to the conflict.
Introduction
100
What happens to Thomas in the passage under the front steps?
He thinks he's getting chased.
100
Where does the book take place?
Ohio.
100
In spirituals, 'crossing the Jordan' is a symbol for
Crossing the Atlantic to return to Africa and freedom.
200
This character is a stereotype and is undeveloped. Example: Shhhhing Librarian
Stock
200
What part of the plot is made up of Mr. Small and Thomas discovering that there are two Mr. Pluto's?
Climax
200
Why do the Smalls need to replace the lock of their door?
Thomas broke in when he burst through the door running from Mr. Pluto.
200
Name a theme of the book.
It is important to remember your heritage. It is important to rely on your family. Self discovery. Friendship changes.
200
Mac Darrow telling Thomas that he will need him eventually is an example of which literary device?
Foreshadowing
300
What type of characters are the Darrows?
Antagonist
300
Which of the following is not a falling action? a. They play a joke on the Darrows b. Mayhew helps the Smalls clean up their kitchen c. Thomas gets chased through a tunnel under the front steps d. Mr. Pluto agrees to go to the doctor if he can be part of the trick.
C. Thomas gets chased through a tunnel under the steps.
300
What does Thomas find in his father's office?
A fourth wooden triangle
300
When the Darrows trashed the Smalls’ kitchen, it is an example of what type of conflict?
Person vs. Person
300
Complete the analogy- Mr. Small : Professor :: ____________ : Abolitionist
Dies Drear
400
Who is Mr. Pluto's son's name? What is his profession?
Mayhew Skinner. Actor.
400
What makes a conclusion effective?
It ties together the lose ends of a story and comes to a reasonable end.
400
Why does Thomas feel angry after church?
He is upset that no one spoke to his family or made them feel welcome.
400
The local community called Mr. Pluto that name because he had a lame leg. This is an example of what type of conflict?
Person vs. Society
400
"The house of Dies Drear loomed out of mist and murky sky, not only gray and formless, but huge and unnatural. It seemed to crouch on the side of the hill high above the highway. And it had a dark, isolated look about it that set it at odds with all that was living." This quote is an example of what literary device?
Setting
500
What type of character is Thomas? (3 types)
Round. Dynamic. Protagonist.
500
How does suspense affect the plot?
Suspense pushes the story forward.
500
What historical movement was happening in the United States when Thomas' family moved to Ohio?
The Civil Rights Movement.
500
What three catagories of fiction can the book be part of?
Historical fiction, mystery, fantasy
500
"They stood like sentinels guarding what had to be one of the most stupendous caverns anyone had ever seen." This quote is an example of what literary device?
Simile.
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