This is the name of the island where Rainsford falls off the yacht.
Ship-trap Island.
What is the old man's name?
Santiago.
This role or job puts the narrator in direct physical contact with Captain Torres.
He is a barber.
Who is the famous character that is famous for saying the phrase, "Bah, humbug!"
Ebenezer Scrooge
The U.S. signed the Declaration of Independence on this date?
July 4, 1776.
He is the mysterious general who hunts humans for sport.
General Zaroff.
What is the boy's name?
Manolin.
What is the Captain's name?
Capt. Torres.
What are at least THREE things Buddy the elf adds to his dinner in the movie Elf?
Candy, syrup, marshmallows, chocolate.
This famous structure in Rome was used for gladiator battles and public spectacles.
The Colosseum.
This massive, silent servant assists Zaroff and intimidates guests.
Ivan.
This physical problem repeatedly causes Santiago pain while he battles the fish.
Injured hands.
The Captain is known for doing this to rebels he captures.
Executing them.
What is the name of the main character who gets left home alone in the film, Home Alone?
Kevin McCallister.
This ancient civilization is credited with inventing paper. (give me the country)
China.
Zaroff explains that he hunts humans because animals no longer provide this.
Excitement.
Despite losing the marlin’s flesh, Santiago returns with this proof of his struggle.
The Marlin's skeleton.
This object symbolizes the barber’s power and temptation to kill.
The razor.
In the song "The 12 Days of Christmas", what is given for the number 4? (Extra points if you sing it)
4 calling birds.
This process in plants converts sunlight into chemical energy.
Photosynthesis.
This ironic twist occurs at the end of the story.
Rainsford becoming the hunter instead of the hunted?
Santiago repeatedly dreams of these animals, symbolizing strength and youth.
Lions.
The barber ultimately makes this decision at the climax of the story.
He decides not to kill Torres.
What do we call the shortest day of the year?
The Winter Solstice. (The shortest day of the year. Sunday, Dec. 21 2025)
This man was the 3rd president of the United States.
Jefferson.