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

She dislikes the cake as her taste buds are different

What is Alice recovering from in "Mirror Image"?

She is the recipient of a brain transplant.

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

Mr. Rainsford was a great hunter

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

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

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.

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 the setting significant in "Goldfish"?

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

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

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

In a cave near the town Summit, Alabama

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

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

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

Quotes from famous athletes about overcoming challenges

Why is title "Powder" significant to the plot?

It references the metaphor or driving on fresh snow powder.

From which point of view is "Powder" told?

1st person: The son is the narrator

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

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