The Seventh Man

Front

What happens to the seventh man in the weeks following K.'s death?

Back

He falls ill and has nightmares.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Why does the seventh man feel responsible for K.'s death?

Back

He believes he could have saved K. by dragging him out of the reach of the wave.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the definition of 'elation'?

Back

The state of being elated; a feeling of great joy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'The path to the beach was stony, but the boys were eager to swim, so they ran the whole way.'

Back

to swim

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Front

What important discovery does the seventh man make upon returning to his hometown?

Back

He realizes that the dark shadow of K.'s death has left him.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What literary theme is explored in 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

The theme of guilt and the impact of trauma.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

How does the seventh man's experience with K.'s death affect his life choices?

Back

It leads him to avoid risks and confrontations for many years.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What narrative perspective is used in 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

The story is told from the first-person perspective of the seventh man.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What role does memory play in 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

Memory serves as a source of trauma and reflection for the seventh man.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the significance of the wave in 'The Seventh Man'?

Back

The wave symbolizes the uncontrollable forces of nature and the suddenness of loss.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4