In this story, the protagonists learn not to meddle with their own FATE.
What is "The Monkey's Paw"?
100
Today, he is remembered almost exclusively for his short story, "The Monkey's Paw."
Who is W. W. JACOBS?
100
The word "fiction" derives from the Latin word "fictio," which means this.
What is WORK?
100
In "The Monkey's Paw," Sergeant Major Morris's statement, "Better let it burn," is an example of this literary tool.
What is FORESHADOWING?
100
While Mr. White wishes for money to pay off his house, this is his son, the one who "buys the farm."
Who is HERBERT (WHITE)?
200
This story is essentially a TALL TALE exaggerating the talents and accomplishments of an American political figure.
What is "The Devil and Daniel Webster"?
200
Although he wrote hundreds of short stories and numerous novels, today this author is remembered almost exclusively for "The Most Dangerous Game."
Who is RICHARD CONNELL?
200
This is the term for the character that works against the main character in a story.
What is ANTAGONIST.
200
Of these three stories, it is the one that LEAST requires suspension of disbelief: "The Monkey's Paw," "To Build a Fire," and "The Devil and Daniel Webster."
What is "To Build a Fire."
200
This character often goes by the name of "Scratch."
Who is THE DEVIL?
300
In this story, $1.87 won't buy much of a Christmas present.
What is "The Gift of the Magi"?
300
Although he was born William Sydney Porter, this author of humorous and ironic short stories is better known by this name.
Who is O. HENRY?
300
Synonymous with "crisis" and "turning point," this plot element takes place at the height of the action.
What is CLIMAX?
300
In "The Gift of the Magi," the eventual exchange of one useless gift for another is the result of this type of IRONY.
What is IRONY OF SITUATION?
300
She is the wife of James Dillingham Young.
Who is DELLA?
400
In this story, the protagonist learns just how the jaguar feels.
What is "The Most Dangerous Game"?
400
This Bethlehem, Pennsylvania author's "Sobbin Women" was eventually adapted into the musical play, "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers."
Who is STEPHEN VINCENT BENET?
400
It is generally believed that the novel originated in this country.
What is JAPAN?
400
Literary exaggerations are properly termed by this literary tool.
What is HYPERBOLE?
400
In "The Most Dangerous Game," this is the only dynamic character.
Who is RAINSFORD?
500
This story prompts the reader to weigh the value of instinct against the benefit of knowledge.
What is "To Build a Fire"?
500
His career began when he won $150 in a writing contest, and, although he often said he disliked his career and wrote only for money, he became the author of seven popular novels.
Who is JACK LONDON?
500
In fiction, this term represents the central idea.
What is THEME.
500
This is the POINT OF VIEW of "The Gift of the Magi."
What is THIRD PERSON?
500
The protagonist of this story is, of all of the stories in this unit, most guilty of HUBRIS.