POINT OF VIEW
What type of point of view is used in The Alpinist?
Third-person limited
What is mood?
The feeling or atmosphere of a story
What does the prefix “un-” usually mean?
Not
At the beginning of the story, how does the Alpinist react to danger?
He runs and hides
Which answer choice should be eliminated first if it is NOT supported by the text?
The answer with no evidence from the story
Whose thoughts and feelings does the reader mainly learn about in the story?
The Alpinist’s
Which mood is MOST created by the words fog, mist, and fading light?
Mysterious
What does the prefix “in-” usually mean?
Not
What animal causes the Alpinist fear throughout the story?
The clouded leopard
Why is “The leopard is definitely evil” NOT the best answer to most inference questions?
Because the story never directly proves it
Why does the third-person limited point of view create suspense in the story?
Because readers only know what the Alpinist knows and thinks
What mood is created when the loudspeaker “crackled” suddenly?
Nervous or tense
What does the word unsettling MOST likely mean?
Not reassuring / making someone uncomfortable
What does the Alpinist begin questioning as the story continues?
His life in captivity / life outside the zoo
If two answer choices seem correct, what should you do?
Choose the answer BEST supported by the text
Why does the reader never fully know the clouded leopard’s true intentions?
Because the story is told only through the Alpinist’s perspective
Why does the author repeatedly describe shadows, fog, and darkness?
To create suspense and mystery
What does independently MOST likely mean in the story?
Not connected to or controlled by something else
How does the clouded leopard influence the Alpinist?
She makes him think about freedom and the outside world
Why is rereading important during multiple choice tests?
It helps readers find evidence and avoid trick answers
How would the story change if it were told from the clouded leopard’s point of view?
The story would lose mystery and readers would understand the leopard’s true thoughts and intentions
What does the word choice in paragraph 72 suggest about the clouded leopard?
She seems mysterious and almost unreal
How can prefixes help readers understand unfamiliar words?
Prefixes give clues about a word’s meaning
How does the Alpinist change from the beginning to the end of the story?
He changes from fearful and passive to curious and questioning
What is the MOST important strategy when answering difficult multiple choice questions?
Eliminate wrong answers using evidence from the text (“slash the trash”)