SHORT STORY UNIT STUDY GUIDENAME______

IDENTIFY THE AUTHOR OF THE FOLLOWING STORIES:

The Cask of Amontillado______

The Scarlet Ibis`______

The Gift of the Magi______

The Necklace______

The Birds______

The Red-Headed League______

The Most Dangerous Game______

WHO ARE THE PROTAGONISTS (MAIN CHARACTERS) OF THESE STORIES?

The Cask of Amontillado______

The Scarlet Ibis`______

The Gift of the Magi______

The Necklace______

The Birds______

The Red-Headed League______

The Most Dangerous Game______

WHAT ARE THE SETTINGS (TIMES AND PLACES) OF THESE STORIES?

The Cask of Amontillado______

The Scarlet Ibis`______

The Gift of the Magi______

The Necklace______

The Birds______

The Red-Headed League______

The Most Dangerous Game______

WHAT IS THE THEME OF THE FOLLOWING STORIES?

The Cask of Amontillado______

The Scarlet Ibis`______

The Gift of the Magi______

The Necklace______

The Birds______

The Red-Headed League______

The Most Dangerous Game______

DEFINE THE FOLLOWING TERMS:

SettingMood

ToneTheme

PlotPoint of View

NarratorProtagonist

AntagonistForeshadowing

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

What is an example of foreshadowing the “The Cask of Amontillado?”

Who, in “Cask,” besides Fortunato, is also an expert on wine?

Where does the main character meet Fortunato?

What does the main character drop before the shipwreck in “The Most Dangerous Game?”

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing in “The Cask of Amantillado?”

Who, besides Fortunato, is considered an expert on wine?

Where does the main character meet Fortunato?

What does the protagonist drop before the shipwreck in “The Most Dangerous Game?”

What is the name of General Zaroff’s helper in “The Most Dangerous Game?”

Who survives “The Most Dangerous Game?”

What happens to Nat and his family at the end of “The Birds?”

Who is the neighbor in “The Birds?”

Who takes Jill home from the bus stop in his car?

What does the husband buy in “The Gift of the Magi?”

What does the wife buy in “The Gift of the Magi?”

How much money did the protagonist have at the beginning of “The Gift of the Magi?”

How is Mr. Loisel employed in “The Necklace?”

Who lends the Loisels “The Necklace?”

What does the main character do to compensate for the loss of “The Necklace?”

How did “The Scarlet Ibis” end up in the South?

How old was the protagonist of “The Scarlet Ibis” when he learned to walk?

What war is going on at the same time as “The Scarlet Ibis?” War

What clues let you know where “The Scarlet Ibis” takes place?

What did William Armstrong do to the scarlet ibis?