Short Story Unit Review

Miss Strangeworth used to be good friends with Mr. Lewis before he took over the local grocery.

In "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" why do you think the narrator takes Sheila to the concert in a canoe?

The main conflict in "Harrison Bergeron" can be described as:

Who wrote "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant"?

At the beginning of the story "To Build a Fire," the words, "cold, dark, and exceedingly gray" set a happy mood.

How did Miss Strangeworth ultimately get caught for her letters?

Allusion is when the author includes references to historical people, events, places, or other literature in a story.

Who wrote "The Possibility of Evil"?

The acronym STEAL is used to help you remember elements of direct characterization.

All of the following are true about theme EXCEPT:

During the canoe ride, the narrator has trouble concentrating on Sheila because...

If the man had a trail mate, he probably wouldn't have died.

The narrator loves fishing so much that he puts his line in the water without even realizing it.

This literary element includes time and place of the story, as well as mood and any historical or cultural information.

Who wrote "Harrison Bergeron"?

When the narrator is a character in the story and can reveal only their own thoughts and feelings, the story is...

When Harrison broke into the television studio, what did he do?

All of the following are situations survivors faced in "Deep Survival" EXCEPT:

How old is the narrator in "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant"?

The man tries to kill the dog to use its body for warmth.

Wetherell uses ALL these allusions in "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" EXCEPT:

The main theme of "The Possibility of Evil" is that love can make one do foolish things.

Who wrote "To Build a Fire"?

The dog in "To Build a Fire" survived because it has animal instincts.

Why can't George remember what happened to Harrison?

The H-G men in "Harrison Bergeron" were supposed to make sure people wore their "handicaps."

When the narrator is NOT a character in the story and is all-knowing , the story is told in...

Sheila is a kind, considerate person.

The Old Timer of Sulphur Creek warned the man that no one should ever travel alone in this kind of cold.

The climax of "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" is when the narrator cuts the fishing line.

Why is Harrison Bergeron in jail?

The handicaps in "Harrison Bergeron" symbolize freedom.

After the man got wet feet, what caused his fire to go out?

Miss Strangeworth uses her special "Strangeworth" stationary for ALL of her letters.

When the author drops hints or clues to suggest what is going to happen in the future:

Miss Strangeworth's name is a type of foreshadowing.

What type of characters are usually 3-D - they have goals, ambitions, and usually change over the course of the story.

Who cuts down Miss Strangeworth's flowers?

Why does the man keep hitting his hands against his body?

In "The Possibility of Evil," Miss Strangeworth only picks roses...

To whom does Miss Strangeworth write a nasty letter calling their baby an "idiot child"?

The main conflict in "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" can be described as Man v. Society.

Situational irony is when something happens that is the opposite of what is normally expected or intended.

Characterization is often the MOST important aspect of a story.

At the end of "To Build a Fire" the man dies and readers can infer that the dog makes it back to camp.

Sheila can best be described as self-centered and snobbish.

The exposition "exposes" the reader to the setting, characters, and other necessary info at the beginning of a story.

What is the setting of "To Build a Fire"?

Who killed Harrison Bergeron?

Why does the man make the dog go ahead of him?

In "To Build a Fire," the man knows the temperature is very cold but doesn't understand how dangerous it can be.