Characters
This name in "The Destructors" had to be abbreviated to the initial "T" so that the character would not be made fun of.
Trevor
In The Possibility of Evil, Miss Strangeworth secretly does this to people in her town.
What is writes anonymous, cruel letters?
"A Visit of Charity" explores how people sometimes act kind for this reason, rather than true compassion.
What is personal gain?
“Destruction after all is a form of creation.” This paradoxical quote comes from which story?
What is The Destructors?
This mean nickname is also the name of the story.
Sucker
In "Sucker," Pete treats his cousin badly after this event
What is a breakup?
A main theme in The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse is this.
What is the importance of honesty?
“We were poor...but we were honest.” This quote reflects the values of the narrator’s family in which story?
What is The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse?
This character had to overcome her many "superstitions" in order to save her brother's life.
Frances
In "The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse," instead of punishing the boys, John Byro does this.
In "Approximations," the main character initially longs for this, but eventually changes her mind.
“I despise freedom and life and health and all that in your books.” This dramatic quote comes from which text?
What is "The Bet"?
This little girl narrowly escaped the treacherous nursing home.
Marian
The purpose of the girl's visit to the nursing home in "A Visit of Charity" is to get this reward.
"Superstitions" explores how people use superstitions to try to do this.
What is feel control over their lives?
was mid-morning—a very cold, bright day.” This opening sets the tone for which story?
What is A Visit of Charity?
Mourad
A certain lawyer agrees to live in isolation for this many years.
What are 15 years?
"The Bet" compares the value of these two things.
What are knowledge and wealth?
"Some people just shouldn't have children, should they?" is a line from this character.
Who is Miss Strangeworth?