"The Cask of Amontillado"
Who is the author of "The Cask of Amontillado"?
Edgar Allan Poe
Who is the author of "The Landlady"?
Roald Dahl
Dr. Martin, the pediatrician, has advertised for a receptionist.
Appositive Phrase
Who is the author of "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Richard Connell
A few years after college, Mary hurt her knee very badly.
Simple
“The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as best I could; but when he ventured upon insult, I vowed revenge.”
What point of view is COA written in?
First person
In "The Landlady," what kind of person does the landlady target as her guests?
Young and attractive men
Filled with joy and happiness, the bride and groom greeted family and friends at their wedding.
Participial Phrase
What is Zaroff's internal conflict in the story.
He is too good at the thing he loves most in the world, that it is no longer fun or challenging for him.
The new rug in the living room is beautiful, but it does not match the furniture.
Compound
Who is the narrator of "Cask of Amontillado"?
Montresor
What is the implied ending of "The Landlady"?
The landlady drugs, kills, and stuffs Billy.
The only reason Kyle would stay up all night is to finish a good book.
Infinitive Phrase
How would you describe General Zaroff?
Strong and conceited
Excited and careless
Passive and intelligent
Fearful and tormented
strong and conceited.
When I arrived, the big dog was barking because it was lonely.
Complex
Why does the narrator keep offering Fortunato wine?
So he is easily controlled and vulnerable
What does the landlady imply when she says her previous guests never left the B&B?
That they're dead
The biology class had mixed emotions about dissecting the frog.
Gerund Phrase
Why does Zaroff believe humans are the most dangerous game?
Because humans can use logic and reason.
After Samantha left work, she stopped at the bank, and then she went to the gym.
Compound-Complex
Who is Luchesi in "The Cask of Amontillado," and why is he important?
Luchesi is a rival wine connoisseur of Fortunato. Luchesi is important because the narrator uses the mention of this name as a way to manipulate Fortunato. By mentioning Fortunato's rival, the narrator is able to target Fortunato's pride and jealousy, so he can control Fortunato to continue on with his plan.
What is the theme of "The Landlady"?
Don't judge a book by its cover
I saw a beautiful bouquet of roses on the table.
Prepositional Phrase
Compare Rainsford's views on hunting at the beginning of the story versus the end.
At the beginning of the story, Rainsford believes that animals do not have the ability to feel pain and fear. After become an "beast at bay," and experience what an animal does during a hunt, Rainsford comes to realize that he was wrong, and animals can feel pain and fear.
Nick gave a handful of chocolate to the dog who was sniffing around the table.
Complex