What falsehood did Torey notice at the beginning of the novel in church, staring at a stained glass window?
He noticed that Christ was wearing a loincloth, when Christ, presumably, was crucified naked.
100
Where did Chris meet Isabella?
His uncle's restaurant; they were both employees there.
100
Where did Torey find Bob Haines?
Torey found Bob in a limestone cavity which had been converted into an Lenape indian burial ground.
100
Define the word "nonchalant"
feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying any anxiety
100
Mr. Scott's favorite superhero is....? WRONG ANSWERS RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DEATH.
Na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na BATMAN
200
Where did Torey find Chris's treasure map?
The treasure map was found in the woods, in a rock formation thought to be a Indian grave marker.
200
What major mistake did Torey make during the fake-phone-call incident?
He forgot to wipe his fingerprints off of the phone receiver.
200
Bo and Ali are most likely together because...
They can talk to each other on a deeper level because they have a lot of shared experiences (dysfunctional families, less than helpful mothers, both protect their younger siblings, etc.)
200
Define "fatalistic"
events are determined by fate and cannot be changed by human beings
200
In this short story, the victim of a shipwreck must fight for survival against a deadly general...
"The Most Dangerous Game"
300
Bo and Ali saved Chris's runaway note onto what type of "ancient" technology?
A floppy disk.
300
From the events in the story, what conclusions can we draw about Mrs. Creed?
She is deeply distraught and troubled by her son's disappearance, causing her to act aggressively and a bit obsessively about finding him.
300
What benefit was added to the story by the inclusion of the psychic and her prediction? (What effect did this inclusion have on the reader?)
It added to the sense of mystery by adding a somewhat supernatural element and also caused the reader to believe that Torey would find Chris dead in the woods.
300
Define "derogatory"
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
300
The grading for this class is divided into four 25% portions; what are they?
Homework/daily work, writing assignments/projects, tests, miscellaneous (quizzes, group work, etc.)
400
Which of the following is a major theme of the story?
a) grief
b) bullying
c) determination
d) perseverance
B) Bullying
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What common text feature (altering of the text on the page to show different types of emphasis) did the novel most use? (often to show a character's inner thoughts or flashbacks)
Italics. Torey's story was often italicized to show his innermost feelings and thoughts and also to show flashback (example: thinking back to his elementary school field trip)
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Why did Torey share the four emails at the end of the story?
They gave the reader insight as to where Chris might be. There is no definitive answer that he is alive and the author of one of those emails, but it is safe to assume that he probably is.
400
Which vocabulary word is used incorrectly in the following sentence?
Even though I know she was EMBELLISHING the story, I couldn't help OGLING at the CHRONIC she was talking about so NONCHALANTLY.
Chronic
400
What is the meaning of the symbol above Mr. Scott's printer?
The symbol is the sign of the Deathly Hallows, made famous by the Harry Potter series. The triangle represents the cloak of invisibility, the circle represents the stone of resurrection, and the line represents the Elder Wand.
500
What was the irony of the prank that the boys played on Leo at the end of the story?
A) it backfired
B) it actually caused Torey to confront Leo
C) It made on outline on the wall behind Torey
D) It made Leo think the boys hated him even more
B.
500
What can we most likely assume about Ali's future based on her actions and the ending of the novel?
She will probably go to college and be successful.
500
What animal was featured in the song that Torey was thinking about while he was in the hospital?
A warthog.
500
Which vocab word is used incorrectly?
My REVULSION to spiders is strong.
The smell seemed to PERMEATE throughout the house.
I was INFATUATING the broccoli before I put it in the soup.
This class is AGONIZINGLY long.
Infatuating
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What was the title/author of the first short story we read in English I?