"The Cask of Amontillado"
"Interlopers"
"The Most Dangerous Game"
"The Scarlet Ibis"
"The Gift of the Magi"
"The Lady or the Tiger"
100
What is the setting of the story? (Time and place)
Carnival season in Italy. Early century.
100
How do the two men become trapped? (50 pts) Why does each man hope that his men will come to the rescue? (50 pts)
A tree branch falls on them. Each man wants his own men to rescue him and kill his enemy.
100
What minor character is killed by one of Rainsford's traps?
Ivan
100
Who narrates the story?
Doodle's brother
100
The process by which a writer creates and develops the personality of a character is called what?
Characterization.
200
From whose point of view is the story told? (100 pts) How does this affect how we read and interpret the story? (100 pts)
Montresor's point of view. Biased point of view. Can't trust all his information.
200
Why do Ulrich's and Georg's attitudes toward each other change?
Life-threatening situation tend to make people think more seriously about the way they conduct their lives. Realize the foolishness of their feuding.
200
What type of narration is used in "The Most Dangerous Game"?
3rd person narration
200
What is the purpose of "The last graveyard flowers," the discussion of William Armstrong's tombstone, and the death of the scarlet ibis?
They are meant to foreshadow Doodle's death.
200
What term is used to characterize the king, the trial system, and the princess in "The Lady or the Tiger"?
Semi-barabaric
300
We know that Fortunato has a passion for wines. But what also motivates Fortunato to go with Montresor to the catacombs?
He thinks he knows more about wines than Luchresi. Fortunato is too proud.
300
Give 2 possible interpretations of the title, "Interlopers." *Helpful to know the definition of the word "interloper."
Men see each other as interlopers or trespassers in the land Wolves are interlopers
300
Who is the protagonist?(150 pts) Who is the antagonist? (150 pts) Explain
Protagonist- Rainsford- main character introduced first Antagonist- Zaroff- force against Rainsford
300
What motivates the narrator to teach Doodle to walk?
Narrator was embarrassed to have a brother who could not walk.
300
Which door does the man choose? (150 pts) What is behind the door? (150 pts)
The door on the right that the princess leads him to. We never find out what is behind the door.
400
A hint or clue of what will happen in the future is called?
Foreshadowing
400
What are the three types of conflict at work in the story? Explain each. (100 pts each) Of the three conflicts, which is the MAIN conflict at work? (100 pts)
Man vs. Man-External feud between Ulrich and Georg Man vs. Himself-Both Ulrich and Georg deal internally with themselves Man vs. nature- External natural forces working against the two men MAN VS. MAN= MAIN
400
How does the title relate to the story? (2) (200 pts for each interpretations)
Word play on 'game.' Most dangerous game can refer to the hunt which is created by Zaroff. Most dangerous game can also refer to the prey which is hunted, humans.
400
At the beginning, the narrator says that many years have passed since the story took place. We therefore know that the story will be told in what?
Flashback
400
Explain how the ending of "The Gift of the Magi" is an ironic situation.
Expect that the couple will be able to use gifts. Ironic because Della cannot use combs because she sold her hair. Ironic because Jim cannot use the watch fob because he sold his watch
500
Explain one hint Montresor gives to Fortunato of what he intends to do?
1. Points out the niter 2. He is a man to be missed 3. Shows Fortunato the trowel 4. Coat of arms and motto
500
What does this story suggest to us about long standing family feuds?
That they are not worth fighting over. That they are foolish.
500
What did Rainsford learn about prey and hunting that he did not know when he first expressed his ideas about hunting to Whitney?
Rainsford first believed that the quarry had "no understanding." That quarry have a fear of pain and a fear of death.
500
What is the purpose of the scarlet ibis in the story?
Symbolize the beauty, delicateness , inner beauty of Doodle
500
Why is the couple considered foolish? Why is the couple considered wise?
They are foolish because they impractically sold their most prized possessions. They are wise because they sacrificed for love.
M
e
n
u