Vocab, Saki, P-Z
The vertical cliff was extremely steep, it was very _________________.
What is precipitous?
Daniel fought the ________________ with his steel blade, he was tired of these people roaming the streets looking for silver to steal.
What is marauders?
Where does "The Interlopers" take place?
What is the forest of the Carpathians?
I am the author of the short story "The Interlopers"
Who is Saki?
This character made the first gesture of friendship.
Who is Ulrich?
Typically, Catholic Nuns are considered religiously devoted or ___________.
What is pious?
At the funeral, they expressed their sympathy or ____________________.
What is condolences?
Why is there a feud?
Long running, lawsuit, court order, George won, Ulrich never acquiesced. Never agreed/admitted it.
The year "The Interlopers" was published.
What is 1919?
The climax occurs at the end of the story when the characters realize it is ____________, not men that are coming.
What are wolves?
"Unable to free themselves, they waited for rescuers to give them relief or _______________"
What is succor?
What is exasperation?
What is the precipitously steep land rich in? Why is the land valuable?
What is, it's stocked with game, hunting.
Which war that influenced the writing of "The Interlopers" ended in 1918.
What is World War I?
Georg and Ulrich's relationship changes because of this.
What is a life and death situation?
Angry at his false accusal, quickly and sharply he answered, he _________________.
What is retorted?
After mowing the 3 acre lawn, Mr. Johnson felt a great ____________, (weariness or laziness) come over him, which required 2 glasses of lemonade and a nap to remedy.
What is languor?
Poaching is a way to cook eggs and fish, it's also another way of saying...
What is stealing or pinching off someone else's land?
Ulrich offers this beverage to George when they are trapped by the tree.
What is wine?
The idea that life is too short to hold a grudge and friendship are 2 important ___________(main points of a story) of this story.
What are themes?
"The Cask of Amontillado" offers no friendly end to a quarrel, no _________________.
What is reconcilliation?
He finally agreed/consented he ________________ to the demands.
What is acquiesced?
The relationship between the two men changes in what way throughout the story.
What is, they go from hating/wanting to kill each other to kind/wanting to help each other?
Another name for an Interloper is _______________.
What is a tresspasser, encroacher or intruder?
This strikes a tree and causes it to topple onto Georg and Ulrich, trapping them.
What is lightning?