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?