Which of the following statements is the best example of foreshadowing?

Whitney's tales of Ship-Trap island foreshadow danger

What was Jim's gift to Della?

set of tortoiseshell combs she saw in the window

What did Jim tell Della after he had said they should put their presents away?

He had sold his watch to buy the combs.

Why did Roylott want the two women dead?

He wanted inheritance money from them

The author considered Jim and Della to be wise because they chose fits that _____.

were true expressions of their love

How does Ebenezer Dorset surprise the kidnappers?

He demands $250 of the kidnappers to bring him back.

Rainsford finally gets the better of Zaroff when Rainsford...

swims to Zaroff's chateau and surprises him

Which is the best example of foreshadowing in the story "Most Dangerous Game"?

Whitney's tales of Ship-Trap Island foreshadows danger

Describe Johnny Dorset.

freckled-face boy with red hair who likes being outside and playing

What was the author's purpose in writing this story?

to show that the best gift are from the heart

What assignment was given to Jabez in the league?

Copying pages out of the Encyclopedia

to desire for items which belong to someone else

What is foreshadowing?

hint about what is to come in the plot

Why did Jabez consult Sherlock about the league?

The league had been mysteriously dissolved.

What did Jim tell Della after he had said they should put their presents away?

He sold his watch to buy the combs.

What is ironic about the way that the kidnappers sign their ransom note in "The Ransom of Red Chief?"

They sign it Two Desperate Men and at the end of the story they are.

When visiting Jabez's neighborhood, why did Sherlock want to see his assistant?

To look at the knees of his trousers

"He had never slept in a better bed said, Rainsford." What important info does this give us?

Zaroff had lost the final battle

Besides just having red hair, what was the specific requirement for being hired for the league?

The applicant's hair had to be naturally blazing red hair.

Define foreshadowing.

hint about what is to come in the plot

Which of the following increase suspense in the story?

Holmes asks Watson to bring along his army revolver

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1
If a situation is a chagrin, how are you likely to feel?
Grateful
Annoyed
Embarrassed
Amused
2
What was Jim's gift to Della?
A woolen scarf and muffler
A set or tortoiseshell combs
A Victorian dress
A silver hand mirror and brush
3
Which of the following statements is the best example of foreshadowing?
Whitney's tales of Ship-Trap island foreshadow danger
Rainsford's traps foreshadows his expert hunting skills
The fact that Rainsford smokes a pipe foreshadows his death.
Ivan does not speak foreshadows the story of Ivan's youth
4
Roylott owns a piece of property upon which sits his home. His home is called what?
Stoke Moran
Stokley Manor
Crown Inn
None of the above
5
What was Jim's gift to Della?
beautiful Victorian dress
silver hand mirror and brush
set of tortoiseshell combs she saw in the window
woolen scarf and muffler
6
Define parsimony.
to lessen the value
having success
extreme stinginess
joyful enrapture
7
The main conflict in "The Most Dangerous Game" is between...
Two different options of what the most dangerous animal is.
a human being and human evil
a person and the doubts and fears within himself
a human being and the forces of nature
8
What did Jim tell Della after he had said they should put their presents away?
He had sold his watch to buy the combs.
The combs had cost a month's rent.
His watch had stopped working weeks agao.
Someone had stolen his watch on the way home.
9
Who is the author of "The Most Dangerous Game"?
O Henry
Richard Connell
Edgar Allen Poe
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
10
Why did Roylott want the two women dead?
He wanted inheritance money from them
None of the above
He wanted to get married again
They wanted to murder him
11
In "The Speckled Band" Grimesby Roylott was killed by ____?
none of the above
A poisonous snake
A heart attack
An angry gypsy
12
In "The Gift of the Magi" Della bought Jim what?
platinum fob for his watch
leather case for his glasses
watch for his pocket
woolen mittens
13
The author considered Jim and Della to be wise because they chose fits that _____.
they knew the other would like
could not be exchanged
were true expressions of their love
were worth a lot of money
14
How does Ebenezer Dorset surprise the kidnappers?
He demands $250 of the kidnappers to bring him back.
He's willing to pay double.
He jumps out of a cake and yells, "SUPRISE!"
He's not Johnny's real father.
15
Rainsford finally gets the better of Zaroff when Rainsford...
catches Zaroff in a tiger trap
Kills Ivan, leaving Zaroff defenseless
swims to Zaroff's chateau and surprises him
signals to a passing boat to help him escape
16
Which is the best example of foreshadowing in the story "Most Dangerous Game"?
Ivan not speaking foreshadows the story of his youth
Rainsford smoking a pipe foreshadows his death
Whitney's tales of Ship-Trap Island foreshadows danger
Rainsford's traps foreshadow that he is an expert hunter
17
Which of the following is NOT a clue?
Crying sounds
Bolted bed
A saucer of milk
Dummy bell rope
18
Describe Johnny Dorset.
one of the kidnappers
Kind-hearted young man who does good deeds
altar boy in the Summit Church of God
freckled-face boy with red hair who likes being outside and playing
19
Which of the following best describes how Zaroff justifies his hunting of human beings.
Human beings are not morally responsible for one another
Only strong deserve to survive
Individual freedom is more important than laws
Animal life is more precious than human life
20
Define insolence.
rude or disrespectful
medicine
reply
small amount
21
What was the author's purpose in writing this story?
to show that the best gift are from the heart
to create sympathy for the poor
to retell the Christmas story in a modern setting
to poke fun at people like Jim and Della
22
What assignment was given to Jabez in the league?
Selling flowers from a boat on the Thames
Drawing a map of the city of London
Copying pages out of the Encyclopedia
Reviewing applicants with red hair
23
Which is NOT an allusion from the story "The Gift of the Magi"?
Queen of Sheba
wise men
King Solomon
Pharaoh Ramses
24
In the story, who turned out to be John Clay, an infamous criminal?
Duncan Ross
Jabez Wilson
Vincent Spaulding
Mr. Merryweather
25
Define covet.
extreme stinginess
joyful enrapture
to start or bring about
to desire for items which belong to someone else
26
What was Jabez Wilson's occupation in "The Red-headed League"?
Rabbit breeder
Doctor
Chimney sweep
Pawnbroker
27
Define averted.
forerunner
hole
turned away
replied
28
The author of "The Red-headed League" is who?
Edgar Allan Poe
Shirley Jackson
Richard Connell
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
29
Define pittance.
small amount
large amount
small hole
large hole
30
Who is the author of "The Red-headed League"?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Richard Connell
O Henry
Edgar Allen Poe
31
Define blandly.
small amount
2 weeks
soothing
gloomily
32
What is foreshadowing?
hint about what is to come in the plot
struggle between inner and outer forces
look back at what happened before the story began
a scene that is out of chronological order
33
Why did Jabez consult Sherlock about the league?
The league had been mysteriously dissolved.
He wanted to recruit Holmes to work in the league.
He believes they were blackmailing government officials.
He had seen one of the members murder a man.
34
What kind of irony is in "The Gift of the Magi"?
verbal
dramatic
situational
35
What did Jim tell Della after he had said they should put their presents away?
He sold his watch to buy the combs.
Someone had stolen his watch.
The combs had cost one month's rent.
His watch stopped working weeks ago.
36
What is ironic about the way that the kidnappers sign their ransom note in "The Ransom of Red Chief?"
They sign it Two Desperate Men because they are desperate for the money.
They didn't sign it.
They sign it Two Desperate Men and at the end of the story they are.
They show how stupid they are by signing it Bill and Sam.
37
Define retort.
quick reply
snort
dessert
vacation spot
38
Which of the following was NOT in Roylott's room?
Medical books
An iron safe
Saucer of milk
Dog Leash
39
When visiting Jabez's neighborhood, why did Sherlock want to see his assistant?
To hear if he had an accent
To see if he had red hair
To look at the knees of his trousers
To see if the man recognized Dr. Wilson
40
Define fain.
calmly
poorly
gloomily
happily
41
"He had never slept in a better bed said, Rainsford." What important info does this give us?
Rainsford cares to much about luxuries
Zaroff had lost the final battle
Rainsford has a history of sleep problems
Rainsford has safely reached his homeland
42
Define instigate.
to start or bring about
to lessen the value
joyful enrapture
extreme stinginess
43
Define instigate.
to start or bring about
to lessen the value
having success
joyful enrapture
44
Which of the following events occur first?
Zaroff hunts Rainsford
Ivan threatens Rainsford
Zaroff welcomes Rainsford
Whitney warns Rainsford
45
Define fortnight
4 weeks
3 weeks
2 weeks
1 week
46
Besides just having red hair, what was the specific requirement for being hired for the league?
The applicant had to read Latin.
The applicant had to move to France.
The applicant had to want children.
The applicant's hair had to be naturally blazing red hair.
47
The author of "The Speckled Band" is who?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Richard Connell
O Henry
Edgar Allen Poe
48
Define aperture.
poor person
2 weeks
party
hole
49
Define foreshadowing.
struggle between inner and outer forces
the scene that is out of chronological order
look back at what happened before the story began
hint about what is to come in the plot
50
Which of the following increase suspense in the story?
Mr. Merryweather joins the group traveling to the Square
Holmes asks Watson to bring along his army revolver
John Clay is a young man without much experience
The climax of the story occurs on a Saturday
51
Define cascade.
joyful enrapture
having success
te lessen the value
a waterfall
52
Which of the following are NOT an allusion from the story?
Queen of Sheba
King Soloman
King Tut
Magi
53
Why was the league ended?
Membership declined to very low levels
William Morris escaped with the league's money
The bank robbers had completed their tunnel
The league had financial problems
54
Della bought Jim what in "The Gift of the Magi"?
A leather case for his glasses
A pair of woolen mittens
A watch for his pocket
Platinum fob for his watch
55
Define prosperous.
to lessen the value
having success
joyful enrapture
to start or bring about
56
Who were Roylott's only friends?
Gypsies
None of the above
Other doctors
Detectives
57
In "The Gift of the Magi" Della brought Jim what?
Platinum fob for his watch
A watch for his pocket
A pair of woolen mittens
A leather case for his glasses
58
Which of the following correctly describes the protagonist in a literary work?
The author's choice of language
The main character
The work's narrative
The most colorful character
59
Which is the author's purpose in writing "The Gift of the Magi"?
to retell the Christmas story in a modern setting
to poke fun at people like Jim and Della
to create sympathy for the poor
to show that the best gifts come from the heart
60
Define pauper.
sad person
poor person
rude person
rich person
61
Zaroff is aware of his own viciousness and cruelty when he says...
says that all Cossacks are savage and that he is a Cossack
claims that it is not murder to kill a sailor
makes fun of Rainsford for being afraid
explains how he obtains the men he hunts
62
Define allusion.
something that represents something else
a hint of something that comes later in the story
main idea of the story
passing reference to places, people, events
63
While waiting for Jim to come home, Della prayed Jim would do what?
get a job worthy of his talents
like the gift she had bought him
think that she is still pretty
not be angry with her for spending too much money
64
The situational irony in the story is...
chose a child of a prominent citizen
din't choose a good location to exchange the ransom money
pay money for theparent to return the kidnapped kid
not smart enough to write a ransom note
65
Define depreciate.
joyful enrapture
extreme stinginess
having success
to lessen the value
66
Who told Jabez Wilson about an opening in The Red-headed League?
Dr.Watson
His wife
Vincent Spaulding
Irene Adler
67
The author of "The Most Dangerous Game" is who?
Edgar Allen Poe
Shirley Jackson
W.W. Jacobs
Richard Connell
68
General Zaroff first comes to his island after...
swimming to it when his ship sank
being stranded on it by his crew
buying it in order to build his chateau there
inheriting it from his father
69
Foreshadowing is a...
the scene that is out of chronological order
hint about what is to come in the plot
struggle between inner and outer forces.
look back at what happened before the story began
70
While waiting on Jim to come home, Della prayed Jim would what?
Like the gift she had bought him
Think she was still pretty
Not to be angry with her for spending to much money
Get a job worthy of his talents
71
What was Helen Stoner's relationship to Roylott?
None of the above
His step daughter
His housekeeper
His niece
72
After Grimesby Roylott left the rooms at 221 B Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes did what?
Looked up Roylott's records
None of the above
Put on his coat and followed Roylott
Straightened the poker Roylott had bent
73
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
He hates humanity and wants to take revenge against it
There is no other big game on the island
He doesn't like to kill innocent creatures.
74
While waiting for Jim to come home Della prayed Jim would...
Not be mad at her for spending so much money
Think that she was still pretty
Like the gift she had bought him
Get a Job worthy of his talents
75
Define morose.
pretend
gloomy
without emotion
small amount
76
Who is the author of "The Gift of the Magi"?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Edgar Allen Poe
O Henry
Richard Connell
77
Who is the author of "The Speckled Band"?
Edgar Allen Poe
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Richard Connell
O Henry
78
A Biblical allusion occurs when...
Johnny's parents say a prayer
Bill calls Johnny a "little devil."
Johnny with his slingshot is compared to David in David and Goliath story.
Bill says, "Lord have mercy on us both, Sam."
79
Define agile.
extreme stinginess
joyful enrapture
to lessen the value
quick in movement
80
What was Jim's gift to Della?
dress
mirror and brush
scarf and muffler
combs
81
Deine ecstatic.
to lessen the value
extreme stinginess
to start or bring about
joyful enrapture
82
Define vigil.
view
bird
surveillance
pure
83
Define prudence.
to lessen the value
to start or bring about
having success
careful or wise
84
Which statement is the best example of foreshadowing in "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Ivan does not speak foreshadows the story of his youth.
The fact that Rainsford smokes a pipe foreshadows his death.
Whitney's tales of Ship-Trap island foreshadow danger.
Rainsford's traps foreshadow that he is an expert hunter.
85
What type of irony was MOST evident in this story?
situational
verbal
dramatic
86
Who is dead by the end of the story?
Rainsford, Ivan, and two captive sailors
Rainsford and Zaroff
Zaroff, Ivan, and one of Zaroffs best dog
Rainsford
87
What was the ultimate objective of Duncan Ross and Vincent Spaulding in the story?
To trap Jabez into confessing to a murder
To catch Jabez Wilson in the act of forgery
To steal classified government documents
To steal a shipment of French gold
88
Why had Duncan Ross hired Jabez?
To help Wilson build up his confidence
To use Wilson as a patsy for a murder
To get Wilson out of his premises for four hours a day
To have Wilson forge documents
89
Rainsford comes to the island because he...
wishes to write an article about Zaroff
wants to bring the evil Zaroff to justice
swims to it after falling overboard
want to prove Zaroff can't successfully hunt him
90
Where is the setting of the story?
London
New York City
Pensylvania
Paris
91
Zaroff especially welcomes Rainsford because the general...
wants news about the outside world
has no other humans on the island to hunt
is glad to meet another expert hunter
wishes to share his secret with the world
92
Rainsford first realizes he is going to be prey when...
he sees blood and an empty cartridge in the bush
Zaroff tells him to join the hunt or become Ivan's sport.
Zaroff claims to hunt game thats more dangerous than buffalo
Zaroff claims to have invented a new kind of game to hunt
93
Define herald.
poor person
rich person
party
messenger
94
The author considered Jim and Della to be wise because they chose gifts that ____?
they knew the other would like
could not be exchanged
were true expressions of love
were worth a lot of money
95
Which of the following is the best synonym for stout?
Short
Thin
Tall
Fat
96
What conflict can be found in "The Speckled Band"?
man vs. society
man vs. man
man vs. nature
man vs. supernatural
97
What is the theme of "The Speckled Band"?
crime doesn't pay
the greatest gift is the gift of love
evil is punished by fate or by man's instruments of justice
survival of the fittest
98
Define reverie.
partying
daydream
wake up call
retreat
99
The author of "The Gift of the Magi" is who?
Shirley Jackson
Richard Connell
Edgar Allen Poe
O Henry
100
Foreshadowing occurs early when the narrator first describes Johnny as...
having red hair
throwing rocks at a kitten
a rapper
son of prominent citizen

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