Today's Chapter
Who was present when the neighbor was killed?
Henry, Camilla, Charles, Francis
Where is Richard from?
Plano, California
Who is Bunny dating?
Marion
Who are the twins?
What is the literary relevance of the beginning “My name is Richard Papen”?
It calls back to a type of biblical literary tradition
Why doesn’t Bunny tell the cops about the murder?
He doesn't have a strong Alibi
How does Richard first interact with the group?
At the library; he gives them a tip about a translation.
Who pays for Richard and Bunny's first dinner?
Henry
Who is with Henry when he tells Richard the story?
Francis
What is Richard’s Fatal Flaw?
A morbid longing for the picturesque
How does Bunny confirm his suspicions about the murder?
Translates Henry's Diary
What was Richard studying before transferring to Hampden?
Medicine
Under what circumstance does Henry kill the farmer?
During an ancient rite and Dionysian frenzy
Who sends Richard nice postcards during winter break?
The twins
Name three conventions of the coming of age genre this novel has?
Any
What do Richard and Henry do after Henry finishes telling him the story?
Play poker
What does Richard do when he receives his first payment with Dr. Roland?
Goes to Hampden Town and buys clothes, cufflings, etc.
What language does Henry speak better than even English?
Greek
Who do people say is gay?
Francis
What POV is the novel The Secret History narrated in?
(Hint: ___-___ ____)
First-Person Retrospective
How much money does Henry leave Bunny before leaving Italy?
2000 dollars
What is the name of Richard’s female friend who is also from California?
Judy
Why does Henry tell Richard he shouldn’t confront Bunny?
Bunny is jealous of him
What is the first language Camilla remembers after waking up?
French
This novel itself belongs to which of the three Platonic worlds?
World of representations/Copy of a copy