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Short Stories
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In his story, "The Yellow Ribbon" Pete Hamill says that the tree covered with yellow handkerchiefs "stood like a banner of welcome." In Vingo's case, what does the tree symbolically represent?
What is the wife will take Vingo back?
100
"I _____ I would do good!" exclaimed Sou as he proudly displayed his A grade to his classmates.
What is knew?
100
Middle adulthood _____ the years between 40 and 65.
What is is defined as?
100
Shana was mortified to learn that her vindictive ex-boyfriend posted all of their love letters on facebook. In this context "mortified/ mortify" means.....
What is to humiliate or shame?
100
Author of An Easy Choice?
Who is Rick Reilly?
200
The many references listed in the short story, "The Black Widow" tell us that spiders are _____
What is resourceful/smart/highly intelligent/creative/etc.?
200
"_____ is no use living in the _____," advised the caring mother to her daughter.
What is there/past?
200
_____ her twin, Marla was very outgoing and energetic.
What is unlike?
200
Doozy was a pragmatic man; it did not occur to him that his wife would like something more than a sewing machine on her birthday.
What is practical/relating to matter of fact?
200
This contest allowed a father and daughter duo to spend "quality" time together.
What is the Big Speckled Rodeo Trout Contest
300
She was Robert L. Rodgers high school sweetheart and love until he realized her true nature and dumped her.
Who is Ms. Alcohol?
300
I would love to attend the party, _____ I do not have the directions to your place.
What is except?
300
We can _____ people into two categories: optimists and pessimists.
What is classify?
300
Enjoying the solitude, the teacher sipped her hot chocolate and recalled her favorite memories of her past students. In this context the term "solitude" means.....
What is sole/alone?
300
the widely syndicated columnist who responded to Robert L. Rodgers column?
Who is Ann Landers?
400
This ungrateful protagonist (main character) looked to God as his last resort
Who is Lencho?
400
"_____ one is as important as my son!" exclaimed the concerned father.
What is no?
400
_____ having suffered through many horrible dates, Shana did not lose faith in true love.
What is despite?
400
The Finals-Week Syndrome refers to week 10 of each term, a week when projects, papers, and finals come together to create stress and anxiety for both teachers and students. In this context the term "Syndrome" means.....
What is a pattern of behavior that tends to occur under certain circumstances; a number of symptoms that occur together to make up a particular condition.
400
He held military service in high regard
Who is Colin Powell?
500
This protagonist (main character) received $25,000 for his daughter's day care and after school care.
Who is Wil Smith?
500
Studying hard should positively _____ your grade.
What is affect?
500
After a long discussion with his teacher, Jason _____ saw the error of his ways and decided to complete and turn in all assignments.
What is finally?
500
The valiant hero came to the damsel's rescue right as the ship was about to sink. In this context the term "valiant" means.....
What is brave/heroic?
500
Author of The Yellow Ribbon?
What is Pete Hamill