Rose For Emily
What is discovered in the locked room at the end of "A Rose for Emily"?
The skeleton of Homer Barron
Why does the narrator say he killed the old man in Tell-Tale Heart?
He couldn't stand the old man's eye
What is the name of the character who tells the story about the frog?
Simon Wheeler
Where does the story take place?
A train station in Spain
Who is the first person accused of witchcraft in The Crucible?
Tituba
What is the name of the poison Emily buys?
Arsonic
How does Montresor kill Fortunato?
He walls him up alive in the catacombs
The three different animals Jim Smiley bets on.
Horse
Dog
Frog
What is the man trying to convince the woman to do?
Have an abortion
Why does Reverend Parris worry about the presence of witchcraft in Salem?
He fears it will damage his reputation and position
This is the name of the man Emily is seen with around town, and what was his job?
Homer Baron/ Construction worker
Double Jeopardy!!!!
Which narrative technique is common to The Tell-Tale Heart, The Cask of Amontillado, and The Black Cat?
Unreliable first-person narrators
Name of the man the narrator is actually wanting to find out about.
Leonidas Smiley
What is the woman’s attitude toward the man’s suggestion during their conversation?
She seems unsure and conflicted
Why does Mary Warren turn against John Proctor in court?
She is frightened by Abigail and the other girls
How does the description of the tarnished silver and obscured monogram contribute to the overall atmosphere of the room?
It suggests neglect and decay
What does the second cat’s appearance, and especially the white patch on its chest, most likely represent?
A supernatural warning or sign of guilt
What does the story mainly satirize?
Gambling and human gullibility
Double Jeopardy!!!
What does the phrase “hills like white elephants” most likely symbolize?
The burden and significance of the unborn child
Why does Reverend Hale quit the court by the end of the play?
He believes the court is unjust and is condemning innocent people
What does the strand of gray hair found on the pillow next to Homer Barron's body most likely symbolize?
Emily's inability to let go of the past
There are three animals in Tell-Tale, Black Cat, and Amontillado. What are they?
Cat
Snake (Montressor Coat of Arms)
Vulture (Vulture Eye)
Author of the Jumping Frog Story
Mark Twain
What technique does Hemingway use to leave the ending open to interpretation?
Ambiguity
How does The Crucible function as an allegory for the Red Scare and McCarthyism?
It reflects how hysteria and false accusations can destroy lives during political witch hunts