Why does the man look at the princess when he is in the arena?
So she can tell him which door to open.
100
What happens to Rainsford after he leaps up on the rail of the yacht?
He falls overboard.
100
Who names the dog Liberty?
Papi
100
Why does Meimei choose a small gift at the Christmas party?
Because she thinks small gifts are better.
100
Why is Mathilde unhappy at the beginning of the story?
Because she is poor.
200
How does the princess tell the young man which door to open?
She moves her hand.
200
What kind of conflict is each of the following? (you must get both right): 1. Ranisford vs. the sea; 2. Rainsford vs. his fear
1. External, 2. Internal
200
Why does the narrator like the hill in her yard?
Because she can't be seen there from the house.
200
Why does Meimei’s mother want to throw away the chess game?
Because it’s in bad condition.
200
Why does Mathilde stop visiting her old friend?
Because she is jealous of her.
300
How are guilt and innocence determined in the king's arena?
By chance - depending on which door the accused opens.
300
Why does General Zaroff like hunting humans?
Because they can reason.
300
Why does the narrator kick Liberty at the end of the story?
To try to protect her and get her to run off.
300
What is Meimei’s real reason for saying that she doesn’t want to play in the local chess tournament?
She thinks this may make her mother let her do it
300
How did Monsieur Loisel expect his wife to feel about the invitation?
Excited, happy
400
The princess has to decide which door she wants her lover to open. What kind of conflict is this?
Internal.
400
What does General Zaroff do to cause ships to crash?
He turns on lights.
400
What do Liberty and the narrator have in common?
They like having adventures together.
400
When Meimei accuses her mother of showing off, what is her mother’s reaction?
She is offended.
400
Why does Mathilde leave the ball in a hurry?
Because she is embarrassed by her shabby wrap.
500
If the young man opens the door with the tiger, he faces an _____________ conflict. If he opens the door with the young lady, he faces an ___________ conflict.
external, internal
500
How does Zaroff react to being criticized for his hunting practices?
He is unaffected; he thinks it's not a big deal.
500
What does the narrator say she has learned that Liberty hasn't?
When to get out of Mami's way.
500
How does Meimei view her relationship with her mother?
As a game that she needs to win.
500
How does Mathilde look after paying off her debt? Why?
Old, run-down, like one of the poor. Because she had to work so hard to pay off the money.