When Timber hears Harry speaking in such a strained, slow manner it reminds him of what?
"The way he was speaking reminded me of George Barling after he got shot in the stomach"
100
How much money does Della have at the beginning of the story?
$1. 87
100
This is when person says one thing but means the opposite.
Verbal Irony
100
This is the central idea, or insight, about life that it reveals.
Theme
200
What is the name of the goddess of compassion?
Kuan Yin
200
What does Timber notice about Harry's pajamas?
There is a mother-ofpearl button.
200
What color is Della's hair?
Brown
200
Sarcasm is a type of this...
Verbal Irony
200
This is the term given to classifications of films or literature
Genre
300
Name the Buddhist temple that is mentioned in this story.
Shaolin Temple
300
Timber Woods, before learning that Harry has a krait on his stomach, thinks that Harry has a "bad go of __________."
malaria
300
How much did Della pay for Jim's watch?
21 dollars
300
This is an example of what kind of irony.
" 'The floored prizefighter lifts his head from the canvas to say, "I think I've got him worried.' "
Verbal Irony
300
This is a contrast between what we expect, or what seems appropriate, and what actually happens.
Example: An "unsinkable" ocean liner goes down; the son of a police chief robs a bank
Irony
400
How old is Sonny?
9
400
What kind of anesthetic did Ganderbai use to put the "snake" asleep?
Chloroform
400
Who is the author of "The Gift of the Magi"?
O. Henry
400
What type of irony is this....
"The fellow we elected mayor because he ran on a platform of honesty is caught with the missing pension fund."
Situational Irony
400
This is the term given to something that can interpreted in several conflicting ways.
Ambiguity
500
What dialect of Chinese does Mrs. Chen speak?
Cantonese
500
Who is the author of "Poison"?
Roald Dahl
500
How old is Jim?
22
500
This vocab word means close inspection.
scrutiny
Example: The shoplifter tried to be discreet but did not escape the scrutiny of the security guards.
500
This describes an event that is not just surprising but actually contrary to what we expected to happen.