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

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

Why is title "Powder" significant to the plot?

It references the metaphor or driving on fresh snow powder.

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

Quotes from famous athletes about overcoming challenges

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

To get ransom money from the kid's father

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 is the most significant conflict in "Reindeer Games"?

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

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.

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

She dislikes the cake as her taste buds are different

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

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

From which point of view is "Powder" told?

1st person: The son is the narrator

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1
How does the child react to getting kidnapped in "The Ransom of Red Chief"?
He cries
He screams and tries to run away
He puts up a fight
He excitedly gets into the car
2
What does Mr. Jarred say to Alice at the end of "Mirror Image"?
He wants to adopt Alice
Seeing Alice in Gail's body made him realize Gail was really gone
He pretends not to know Alice
Seeing Alice made him angry because she is exactly like his daughter
3
In "Powder" who does the father call while they are in the diner?
He calls the mother to beg for forgiveness
He fakes a phone call
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
4
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
5
What do Arnold and his coach discuss at the end of "Reindeer Games"?
Quotes from famous athletes about overcoming challenges
How to get revenge at Wellpinit
Head trauma
Arnold's college career as a basketball player
6
Why do Bill and Sam kidnap the child in "The Ransom of Red Chief"?
To scare the kid and his family
To get ransom money from the kid's father
To have fun
To attempt to be the first successful kidnappers
7
Which stylistic device is most present in "The Ransom of Red Chief"?
Imagery
Irony
Metaphor
Isolation
8
What is Alice recovering from in "Mirror Image"?
She got hit by a bus.
She is the recipient of a brain transplant.
She is depressed after moving to a new school.
She has memory loss from a car accident.
9
In "Ransom of Red Chief" who is Ebenezer Dorset?
The kidnapper
Red Chief's father
The child who is kidnapped
The town sherriff
10
What is the best way to describe Arnold in "Reindeer Games"?
Depressed
Handsome
Pathetic
Determined
11
How do Arnold and his team react to the Wellpinit crowd turning their backs on Arnold?
They pretend not to see the crowd
They start fighting the closest people
They begin to laugh
They cry and leave the gym
12
How does the author hint at Alice's brain transplant in the beginning of "Mirror Image"?
States that Alice does not like seeing her reflection in mirrors.
Discuss Alice's experiences with doctors after an accident
References the fact that Alice has a different body.
All of the above
13
Why did General Zaroff originally have interest in Mr. Rainsford?
Mr. Rainsford wrote Zaroff a letter
Mr. Rainsford was a great hunter
Mr. Rainsford was an ignorant sailor that Zaroff wanted to kill
Mr. Rainsford was a famous serial murderer
14
What is the most significant conflict in "Reindeer Games"?
Arnold has to face the rejection from people in his old school
Arnold does not make the basketball team
Arnold's dad worries he will get bullied
Arnold has to decide where he wants to live
15
What is the setting of "The Ransom of Red Chief"?
On a deserted island
In a cave near the town Summit, Alabama
In a house on an isolated road
On a mountain during a snow storm
16
In "Reindeer Games" what does Arnold's father tell him at the beginning of the story?
Dream big to get big
Basketball is not as important as friendship
Expect failure
You may fall in love when you least expect it
17
Which topic(s) is/are addressed in "The Most Dangerous Game"?
Acceptance
Savagery vs. Civilization
Father and son relationship
Peer pressure
18
What does the son learn about himself in "Powder"?
Parents are always the most responsible people in a child's life.
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.
Skiing is dangerous and should be approached with caution.
19
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 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
20
How does Jenny feel about Alice's brain translplant?
Overjoyed
Upset
Excited
She has no opinion
21
Why does the father need to get the son home on time?
So that the son can get back to school on time.
So that the father can get to the nightclub.
So that the son can sing at church for Christmas.
So that the mother does not get mad at the father.
22
In "The Most Dangerous Game," who is the protagonist?
Ivan
Mr. Miller
Rainsford
General Zaroff
23
From which point of view is "Powder" told?
1st person: The father is the narrator
3rd person
1st person: The son is the narrator
2nd person
24
Who wins the hunt in "The Most Dangerous Game"
Mr. Rainsford
General Zaroff
25
In "The Most Dangerous Game," what is the name of the island where General Zaroff lives?
Death Island
Spooky Island
Super Storm Island
Ship Trap Island

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