Setting
Character Traits
Characters
Plot Structure
Potpourri
100

Which physical location does this story take place in?

Connie's House

100

Name 1 character trait of Ms. Winston. 

Cheery/Empathetic/Talkative

100

Who is the main protagonist in our story?

Connie

100

What is the climax of this story?

Connie recognizes the perpetrator.

100

Who is Mrs. Winston's son?

Charlie

200

What time of day does this story take place in?

Nighttime

200

Name 2 character traits of Charlie. 

Troublesome/Outcast/Malicious

200

Who is the main antagonist in our story?

Charlie

200

What is the theme of the story?

Trust your instincts and make smart decisions, especially if it can prevent you from danger.

200

Charlie got expelled from what?

College 

300

What range of years does this story take place in?

Around The 1930s

300

Name 3 character traits of Connie.

Anxious, Oblivious, Adroit

300

Who is the supporting character in our story?

Mrs. Winston

300

Name one falling action in this story.

Connie escapes the house/Connie burns the motorcycle. 

300

Define the term "Adroit"

Clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

400

Where did Connie find the burglar’s stash of loot?

Under The Bed

400

Which of Connie’s traits is shown when she fails to notice the motorcycle?

Obliviousness

400

Why does Connie refuse Mrs. Winston’s offer to send Charlie over?

Charlie makes her uncomfortable/gives her the creeps.

400

Name the 2 rising actions of the story. 

Loot found in the bedroom & burgler is found in house.

400

How does the burgler enter the house? (Hint: This is the same way Connie escaped) 

Through the back door

500

Where was Charlie’s motorcycle parked?

Leaning Against The Garage

500

Finish the quote from one of the character traits of Charlie: “He had a talent for…”

"...getting in trouble."

500

Which character is absent but contributes to Connie's anxiety?

Tom

500

What is the point that proves Connie’s fear is real?

Finding the stolen loot in her house. 

500

Whom did Charlie attack so badly that he had to be hospitalized?

Mr. Field