MDG
Where were Rainsford and Whitney going, and why?
To South American to hunt jaguars.
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
What country is "The Seventh Man" set in?
Japan
Why was Pi on a lifeboat?
His family's ship was sunk by a storm.
What type of figurative language is this, and why would the author use it? "The dorado fought like a devil."
This is a simile, and it emphasizes the power of the fish.
What happened to the loser of the Rainsford vs. Zaroff fight?
His body was fed to the hounds.
What is a sherpa and where is he/she from?
A mountain climbing guide from Nepal
How old was the Seventh Man when the typhoon hit?
10 years old
What 4 zoo animals were on the lifeboat with Pi at the very beginning of the story?
An orangutan, a hyena, a zebra, and a tiger
What is personification?
Giving human characteristics to something that is not human.
What was Ivan's chest compared to?
A hogshead
How many camps are there on Mount Everest?
2
What was the disability that K had?
He had a speech impediment, probably a stutter.
What made Pi a dynamic character?
He grew and changed throughout the story.
What is symbolism?
When an object represents a deeper idea.
Who wrote "The Most Dangerous Game?"
Richard Connell
How much money does the average person make in Nepal each year?
$540 per year.
Why didn't the seventh man marry?
He was afraid his nightmares would scare his wife.
How did Pi feel at the end of the excerpt?
Tired, but excited and satisfied, ready to fish again.
What is indirect characterization?
When the writer gives clues to a character's personality rather than directly stating it.
What was the name of the island in "MDG?"
Ship-Trap Island
How much does an insurance policy cover for sherpa deaths?
$23,000
This structure of "The Seventh Man" is a story within a story, also known as a....
frame story
What were 2 differences between the flying fish and the dorado?
The dorado was much bigger and turned rainbow colors as it died.
What type of figurative language is this, and why would the writer use it?
That mouse weighs 800 pounds!
This is hyperbole, and the writer is using exaggeration to emphasize how overweight the mouse is.