By Any Other Name
Name one of the real names of the main characters in the story?
Santha and Premila
What is the Cegua?
She is a Demon
What time does the priest need to leave the house?
He has to leave by 9:00 p.m.
cope definition;
to deal with conflict
What happens to the "Cegua's" victims?
They die, or go crazy if they survive
Where does the story take place? Country
India
Who does the Cegua typically attack?
She attacks lonely riders
What was the priest doing when he was asked for help?
He was walking home
Define suri;
A piece of clothing worn by many Indian women
In the story "The Cegua, " where was the man riding from?
He was traveling from San Jose, Costa Rica
How old is Premila?
10 years old
At what time of day does the Cegua go out looking for victims?
It happens a night/when it's dark
How was the priest feeling when he was asked for help?
He was tired and cold
Melodious definition;
A pleasant rhythmic tune
In the story "The Mystery of Elm Grove," what did the priest forget at the stranger's house?
He forgot his rosary
How old is Santha?
7 years old
How does the young man find out about "The Cegua?"
The proprietor warns him
What does the priest hear as he is leaving the house?
He hears a scream
Hindi definition;
A language that is commonly spoken in India
What id Premila's English Name?
Pamela
Why does Premila get angry and is forced to leave the school?
She gets accused of cheating/lying
What kind of story is "The Cegua?"
Cautionary tale/legend
How many years has the house been abandoned?
half a century/ 50 years
Pried definition;
To force open
Define the word precarious
something dangerously likely to fall or collapse