In Film/Literature
Authors often describe a character’s physical reaction, like sweating or shaking, to show this emotion.
Fear
What is the crime that the narrator commits?
Murder
How many wishes can the monkey's paw grant each of the holders?
Three wishes
This is the mode of transportation Ronald Adams uses for his cross-country journey.
A car (bonus points if you say a Ford V-8)
Choose the correct sentence:
a) I need to buy apples grapes and bananas.
b) I need to, buy apples grapes, and bananas.
c) I need to buy apples, grapes, and bananas.
d) I need to buy apples, grapes and bananas.
C
What type of camera angle best shows a character's facial expressions/emotions?
Close Up
Why does the narrator want the old man to die?
He does not like the old man's "vulture eye".
What is Mr. White's first wish for?
200 pounds
What was the main character's name in "The Hitchhiker" radio play?
Ronald (Ron) Adams
Choose the correct sentence:
a) Our school's address is 401, E 14th Street, Washington, Missouri, 63069.
b) Our school's address is 401 E 14th Street, Washington, Missouri 63069
c) Our school's address is 401 E 14th, Street, Washington Missouri, 63069
B
Which camera angle makes a character look meek, vulnerable, or weak?
High Angle
The narrator believes he hears this sound growing louder, which ultimately leads him to confess...
The old man's heartbeat
Who warns the Whites that the monkey's paw is dangerous?
Sgt Major Morris
Where was Ron traveling to and from in the story?
Ron was traveling from Brooklyn, NY to California
What is the plural form of fox?
Foxes
Which camera angle makes characters appear strong or powerful?
Low angle
What causes the narrator to take several nights to kill the old man?
The old man's eyes are closed, so the narrator cannot see the "vulture eye."
What is the theme of "The Monkey's Paw"?
Be careful what you wish for.
Why does Ron feel uneasy as he traveling?
He keeps seeing the same hitch-hiker, smiling and waving at him.
What is the plural form of half?
Halves
This technique gives clues about what might happen later in the story, keeping the reader on edge.
Foreshadowing
What point of view is The Tell Tale Heart written in? (first, second, third)
First person (from the narrator's POV)
What is Mr. White's final wish?
To undo his second wish/wish his son dead again.
What does Ron find out when he calls his mother's house?
She is in the hospital after having a nervous breakdown because Ron died in a car accident a few days prior.
Choose the correct sentence:
a) Our school mascot, Bernie, was at the basketball game.
b) Our school mascot Bernie was at the basketball game.
c) Our school mascot, Bernie was at the basketball game.