Plot & Characters
Who is the main character in The Necklace
Mathilde Loisel
In what time period is The Necklace set?
Late 19th century Paris
What is the theme of The Necklace?
The dangers of vanity and materialism
What literary device is used at the end of The Necklace?
Situational irony
Who wrote The Necklace?
Guy de Maupassant
What does Jonathan value most in Civil Peace after the war?
His family
What is the main conflict in Civil Peace?
Jonathan struggles to rebuild his life post-war amidst crime and poverty
What does the phrase "Nothing puzzles God" symbolize in Civil Peace?
Faith and acceptance of life's hardships
What is an example of foreshadowing in Civil Peace?
Jonathan's optimism hints at future hardship
What country is Chinua Achebe from?
Nigeria
What causes King Midas to regret his wish in The Golden Touch?
Turning his daughter into gold
What setting emphasizes King Midas’s wealth?
His grand palace filled with gold
What does gold symbolize in The Golden Touch?
Greed and the consequences of selfishness
What is the main irony in The Golden Touch?
Midas gains wealth but loses what truly matters
What is the origin of the King Midas story?
Greek mythology
What is the main goal of Forrest Fenn in The Thrill of the Chase?
To encourage people to explore and find hidden treasure
What motivates the treasure hunt in The Thrill of the Chase?
A hidden poem with clues leading to a real treasure
What is a central theme in The Thrill of the Chase?
Adventure and the joy of discovery
What figurative language is used in The Thrill of the Chase to describe nature?
Vivid imagery
What inspired Forrest Fenn to write The Thrill of the Chase?
His battle with cancer and love for adventure
Who are the patients in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered, and why are they unusual?
They are imaginary patients created by students to critique standardized testing
What setting is used in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered to express the theme?
A surreal doctor’s office symbolizing education and standardized tests
What is the symbolic meaning of the patients’ illnesses in A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
The harms of overtesting and loss of creativity in education
What literary device dominates A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
Satire
What is Alan Haehnel known for besides writing plays like A Dose of What the Doctor Never Ordered?
Being a high school teacher and playwright focused on education themes