Characters
THIS is the point of view used by the narrator of "The Palace Thief."
What is "first-person?"
The first part of this story takes place in this decade in history.
What are the 1940's?
When Sedgewick first comes to meet with Mr. Hundert in his room, he looks around his room and asks him questions. What does Sedgewick suggest/imply about Mr. Hundert?
What is...
Mr. Hundert's possible homosexuality?
OR
Mr. Hundert possibly being a pedophile?
Which character from the text states "...you will not mold him. I will mold him. You will merely teach him?"
Who is Senator Bell?
A "poor student"; the son of a Senator; the antagonist.
Who is Sedgewick Bell?
Sedgewick Bell is described in the text as "not only a fool but a troublemaker." This description of Sedgewick's personality traits is an example of a writing strategy known as direct _______________.
What is "characterization?"
How does Sedgewick cheat at the REMATCH of Mr. Julius Caesar?
What is by using an ear transmitter?
Sedgewick's father gives Mr. Hundert a gun with THIS specific name.
What is a "sidearm?"
This character explains, "It is critical for any man of import to understand his own insignificance before the sands of time..."
Who is Mr. Hundert?
The brightest and quietest student; winner of Mr. Julius Caesar competition.
Who is Deepak Mehta?
The statement "St. Benedict's lies in the scenic hills of rural Virginia" reveals where a part of the story takes place, making it an example of THIS writing strategy.
What is setting?
In order to get Sedgewick into the competition, Mr. Hundert breaks this "cardinal rule" of teaching.
What is changing/inflating a student's grade?
Twenty years after Sedgewick graduated from St. Benedict's, Mr. Hundert was dean of academics, which meant that he had control over THIS at the school.
What is "curriculum" or "lessons?"
Hundert explains, "I was impressed enough by his efforts that I broke one of the cardinal rules of teaching." Whose efforts does Hundert refer to?
Who is Sedgewick Bell?
The character is described as a "do-nothing" by the narrator but still manages to secure a spot in the "Mr. Julius Caesar" competition. He is the first to be eliminated.
Who is Fred Masoudi?
The narrator's explains that "there are those, in fact, who say I should have known what would happen between St. Benedict's and me." This dropping of hints is an example of THIS writing strategy.
What is foreshadowing?
During the competition, Hundert is threatened that he'll need to "look for another job" if he does THIS.
What is expose Sedgewick for cheating?
After graduating St. Benedict's, this former student lost his leg in the Korean War.
Who is Martin Blythe?
Which character knew the answer to the question, "Who was Hamilcar Barca?"
Who is Deepak Mehta?
This character betrays Hundert even though they shared a love for ancient civilizations.
Who is Charles Ellerby?
THIS writing strategy used for comparison is demonstrated in the following quotation: "Sedgewick Bell was...a damper to the illumination of the eager minds of my boys."
What is a metaphor?
Mr. Hundert goes to see Sedgewick Bell give a campaign speech for men who have THIS profession.
What are coal miners?
This individual was a former emperor of ancient Mesopotamia but was forgotten by history. His name appears on the tablet above Mr. Hundert's classroom door.
Who is Shutruk Nahhunte?
What word fills all of the blanks below? "I became obsessed with the idea that I had missed the most basic lesson of the past: ____________ is the beginning and the end of authority." "I was doomed the moment I threw that pistol in the water, for that is when I lost my ___________." "...one does not alter history without ____________."
What is "conviction?"