A Canadian author, she wrote the story about a woman and her son who seem to be the only survivors after a nuclear bomb explosion.
Margaret Laurence "A Queen in Thebes"?
100
I received the paper with the black dot on it.
Tessie Hutchinson
100
What is: A character that remains primarily the same throughout a story or novel. Events in the story do not alter this character’s outlook, personality, motivation, or perceptions; think of Frankenstein?
Static Character
100
Who said it: . "I want some potatoes, Sam. Yes, and perhaps a can of beans." That was better. Both the smile and the voice sounded better now. She practiced them several times more. Then she ran downstairs . . . . "?
Mary Maloney
100
Name the film: The story's protagonist, Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), is a former Marine who was wounded and paralyzed from the waist down in combat on Earth. Jake is selected to participate in an advanced program, which will enable him to walk. Movie was nominated for an Academy Award for best film of the year.
Avatar
200
The story mocks customs and traditions in a shocking tale where the winner of the lottery is stoned to death.
Shirley Jackson and "The Lottery"
200
My name alludes to Oedipus, a Greek myth about my destiny that included killing my father, and marrying my mother.
Rex
200
What is: The writer tells a story with the objectivity of a video camera. Events are recorded without comment or interpretation and the internal thoughts and feelings of characters are not revealed?
Objective Point of View
200
Who said: "You killed the fire. Now what will we do? You are stupid, stupid, stupid!"?
Rex
200
Name the film: A Marine Staff Sergeant who has just had his retirement approved goes back into the line of duty in order to assist a 2nd Lieutenant and his platoon as they fight to reclaim the city of Los Angeles from alien invaders. Stars Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez and Bridget Moynahan.
Battle Los Angeles
300
A man is duped by a Federal scout into believing he can stop the advancement of Union troops further south, and is hanged as a spy.
Ambroise "Bitter" Bierce
300
I am the oldest member of the community and have survived 77 lotteries!
Old Man Warner
300
What is: a reference made that is either historical, political, biblical or literally based?
Allusion
300
Who said: "I observed that the flood of last winter had lodged a great quantity of driftwood aainst the pier at this end of the bridge. It is now dry and would burn like tinder."?
Federal Scout/Union Spy
300
Name the film: An action thriller centered on a soldier who wakes up in the body of an unknown man and discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train. Stars Jake Gyllenhaal
Source Code
400
This poem was a reaction to the brutality and loss of life during World War I.
Sara Teasdale "Soft Rains"
400
She takes matters into her own hands when her husband tells her he is leaving her.
Mary Maloney
400
What is: A realistic character having several sides to his character; a character who seems as complex, consistent, and surprising as a real person?
Round character
400
Who said: “Gee – I could tell that one was a doozy,”?
Hazel Bergeron
400
Name the film: This troubled adolescent, receives a disturbing vision that the world will end in 28 days. With the help of various characters, including a 6 foot rabbit called Frank, he slowly discovers the mysterious physical and metaphysical laws that govern his life and that will lead up to the destruction of the universe. Stars Jake Gyllenhaal
Donnie Darko
500
You didn't have to read this story, but it revolves around the character Alan Austen. He buys a love potion to have the woman he is infatuated with, fall head over heels in love with him.
John Collier - "The Chaser"
500
She represents the government and their attempts to keep everyone equal – by using a shotgun.
Diana Moon Glampers
500
What is: Occurs when the author shares with the reader information not known by the character? There is a difference between what the reader knows to be true and what a character believes to be true.
Dramatic irony
500
Who said: "Call it a glove-cleaner if you like," said . . . . ."Maybe it will clean gloves. I have
never tried. One might call it a life-cleaner. Lives
need cleaning sometimes."?
the old man in "The Chaser"
500
Name the film: In 2027, in a chaotic world in which humans can no longer procreate, a former activist agrees to help transport a miraculously pregnant woman to a sanctuary at sea, where her child's birth may help scientists save the future of humankind.