From which point of view is "Powder" told?

1st person: The son is the narrator

What is the most significant conflict in "Reindeer Games"?

Arnold has to face the rejection from people in his old school

Why do Bill and Sam kidnap the child in "The Ransom of Red Chief"?

To get ransom money from the kid's father

Why didn't Sergei want to make his third wish?

The talking goldfish kept him company.

Why does the father need to get the son home on time?

So that the mother does not get mad at the father.

Why did General Zaroff originally have interest in Mr. Rainsford?

Mr. Rainsford was a great hunter

What is the setting of "The Ransom of Red Chief"?

In a cave near the town Summit, Alabama

What does the son learn about himself in "Powder"?

Sometimes it is important to not worry and to live in the moment.

Why is the setting significant in "Goldfish"?

The setting of Tel Aviv allows Yonatan to get diverse responses to film

What do Arnold and his coach discuss at the end of "Reindeer Games"?

Quotes from famous athletes about overcoming challenges

What is Alice recovering from in "Mirror Image"?

She is the recipient of a brain transplant.

What does Mr. Jarred say to Alice at the end of "Mirror Image"?

Seeing Alice in Gail's body made him realize Gail was really gone

Why is title "Powder" significant to the plot?

It references the metaphor or driving on fresh snow powder.

In "Powder" who does the father call while they are in the diner?

He prank calls the police to get the officer away from the blocked road

How does Alice react to eating birthday cake in "Mirror Image"?

She dislikes the cake as her taste buds are different

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1
From which point of view is "Powder" told?
1st person: The father is the narrator
2nd person
3rd person
1st person: The son is the narrator
2
What is the most significant conflict in "Reindeer Games"?
Arnold has to face the rejection from people in his old school
Arnold's dad worries he will get bullied
Arnold does not make the basketball team
Arnold has to decide where he wants to live
3
What is the best way to describe Arnold in "Reindeer Games"?
Pathetic
Determined
Handsome
Depressed
4
In "Reindeer Games" what does Arnold's father tell him at the beginning of the story?
Expect failure
Basketball is not as important as friendship
You may fall in love when you least expect it
Dream big to get big
5
Which stylistic device is most present in "The Ransom of Red Chief"?
Imagery
Irony
Isolation
Metaphor
6
Why do Bill and Sam kidnap the child in "The Ransom of Red Chief"?
To have fun
To attempt to be the first successful kidnappers
To get ransom money from the kid's father
To scare the kid and his family
7
Who wins the hunt in "The Most Dangerous Game"
General Zaroff
Mr. Rainsford
8
Why didn't Sergei want to make his third wish?
He wanted to wish for a new love interest.
The talking goldfish kept him company.
The goldfish begged him not to wish for anything else.
He was saving the chance to save another life.
9
How do Arnold and his team react to the Wellpinit crowd turning their backs on Arnold?
They begin to laugh
They pretend not to see the crowd
They cry and leave the gym
They start fighting the closest people
10
Why does the father need to get the son home on time?
So that the father can get to the nightclub.
So that the son can get back to school on time.
So that the mother does not get mad at the father.
So that the son can sing at church for Christmas.
11
Why did General Zaroff originally have interest in Mr. Rainsford?
Mr. Rainsford was an ignorant sailor that Zaroff wanted to kill
Mr. Rainsford wrote Zaroff a letter
Mr. Rainsford was a great hunter
Mr. Rainsford was a famous serial murderer
12
In "The Most Dangerous Game," who is the protagonist?
Ivan
Mr. Miller
General Zaroff
Rainsford
13
What is the setting of "The Ransom of Red Chief"?
In a cave near the town Summit, Alabama
In a house on an isolated road
On a mountain during a snow storm
On a deserted island
14
In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is the name of the island where General Zaroff lives?
Ship Trap Island
Super Storm Island
Spooky Island
Death Island
15
What does the son learn about himself in "Powder"?
Staying punctual will make you earn a lot of money in life.
Parents are always the most responsible people in a child's life.
Skiing is dangerous and should be approached with caution.
Sometimes it is important to not worry and to live in the moment.
16
Why is the setting significant in "Goldfish"?
The setting of Tel Aviv allows Yonatan to get diverse responses to film
The setting is not relevant
The setting of Yontanan's backyard sets a tropical mood
The setting of Yonatan's house is where he dies
17
What do Arnold and his coach discuss at the end of "Reindeer Games"?
Arnold's college career as a basketball player
Quotes from famous athletes about overcoming challenges
How to get revenge at Wellpinit
Head trauma
18
How does the author hint at Alice's brain transplant in the beginning of "Mirror Image"?
References the fact that Alice has a different body.
States that Alice does not like seeing her reflection in mirrors.
All of the above
Discuss Alice's experiences with doctors after an accident
19
What is Alice recovering from in "Mirror Image"?
She is the recipient of a brain transplant.
She is depressed after moving to a new school.
She got hit by a bus.
She has memory loss from a car accident.
20
Which topic(s) is/are addressed in "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Father and son relationship
Acceptance
Savagery vs. Civilization
Peer pressure
21
In "Ransom of Red Chief" who is Ebenezer Dorset?
Red Chief's father
The child who is kidnapped
The town sherriff
The kidnapper
22
How does Jenny feel about Alice's brain translplant?
Excited
Overjoyed
Upset
She has no opinion
23
What does Mr. Jarred say to Alice at the end of "Mirror Image"?
He wants to adopt Alice
Seeing Alice made him angry because she is exactly like his daughter
He pretends not to know Alice
Seeing Alice in Gail's body made him realize Gail was really gone
24
How does the child react to getting kidnapped in "The Ransom of Red Chief"?
He puts up a fight
He screams and tries to run away
He excitedly gets into the car
He cries
25
The talking goldfish in "Goldfish" contributes to the genre of
Biographical Fiction
Magical Realism
Horror/Sci-Fi
Realistic Fiction
26
Why is title "Powder" significant to the plot?
It refers to how the son feels at the beginning of the story
It is never referenced in the short story
It references the metaphor or driving on fresh snow powder.
It demonstrates the importance of safety
27
In "Powder" who does the father call while they are in the diner?
He prank calls the police to get the officer away from the blocked road
He calls his son's babysitter to see if he can leave him with her
He fakes a phone call
He calls the mother to beg for forgiveness
28
How does Alice react to eating birthday cake in "Mirror Image"?
She enjoys cake for the rest time in her life
She dislikes the cake as she never liked the flavor in the first place
She dislikes the cake as her taste buds are different
She raves about how great it is, but does not actually like it
29
In "What, Of This Goldfish, Would You Wish" from who's perspective does the story begin?
Sergei
Sergei's girlfriend
Yonatan
The goldfish

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