Show:
Thank you, M'am
The Necklace
The Most Dangerous Game
The Gift of the Magi
The Interlopers
100
At the end of the story, what kind of characteristics are revealed about the type of person Roger really is?
quiet and polite
100
How does Mme. Forestier respond to Mathilde's final revelation about the necklace?
Amazement
100
Rainsford finally gets the better of Zaroff when Rainsford does what?
Swims to Zaroff's chateau and surprises him
100
What was Jim's reaction when he first walked in the house and saw Della?
Stunned / shocked
100
What do Gradwitz and Znaeym agree to do in order to get out of the situation they were in?
Call for help together
200
What happens to Roger when he first tries to steal Mrs. Jones' pocketbook?
the weight of the purse and his own body weight knock him off balance
200
When does Mathilde seem happiest in the story?
When she attends the big party
200
What is the main conflict in "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Man vs man, human good vs human evil
200
How would you best descibe Jim and Della's marriage?
Loving, unselfish
200
After Gradwitz and Znaeym get trapped and begin to talk what happens to their relationship?
They become friends and end their feud
300
How would you best descibe Mrs. Jones' residence?
Noisy rooming house
300
What point of view is "The Necklace" told from?
3rd person limited point of view
300
Why does Zaroff especially welcome Rainsford to his island?
He is glad to meet another expert hunter
300
According to the author, what is the definition of the Magi?
People who give selflessly
300
Why is the story's ending a surprise or ironic?
Because they thought they were being saved and could end their feud but instead they were eaten by wolves
400
What does Mrs. Jones reveal or leads the reader to believe that she has in common with Roger?
She once stole something herself
400
What do the Loisels do to get the money to replace the necklace?
Borrow some, work hard, reduce their standard of living
400
When does Rainsford realize he is going to be the prey?
When Zaroff tells him to join the hunt or become Ivan's sport
400
What does Jim give Della as a gift and why is this ironic?
A set of hair combs and it is ironic because she sold her hair to buy him a gift
400
Which point of view is "The Interlopers" told from?
Omniscient point of view - "all knowing"
500
What does Mrs. Jones do to show that she trusts Roger and believes he will not steal from her again?
Mrs. Jones turns her back on him while she is cooking knowing she left her purse in the same room with him
500
Why don't the Loisels tell Mme. Forestier that the necklace has been lost?
They are ashamed to admit their carelessness
500
What is Zaroff's main reason for preferring to hunt human beings rather than animals?
Hunting men is more of a challenge than hunting beasts
500
What does Della give Jim as a gift and why is this ironic?
A watch chain and this is ironic because he sold his watch to buy her a gift
500
When Gradwitz and Znaeym see figures in the distance what do they think?
They are going to be rescued