7th Grade "Three Skeleton Key"

Front

What event demonstrates the danger posed by the sea rats in 'Three Skeleton Key'?

Back

The narrator recounts the story of two terrier dogs on a Dutch ship that were eaten by sea rats, illustrating their ferocity.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Front

What strategy was NOT used to rescue the lighthouse keepers from the island?

Back

The lighthouse keepers did not set fire to the island as a rescue strategy.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

Who is the character that dies in 'Three Skeleton Key'?

Back

Itchoua is the character who dies.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Front

Why does the narrator feel emotional while watching the Cornelius de Witt?

Back

The narrator watches with tears in his eyes because he knows the ship is about to be wrecked.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

What are the fates of the three lighthouse keepers at the end of the story?

Back

One man returns, one goes insane, and the other dies.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What is the primary setting of 'Three Skeleton Key'?

Back

The story is primarily set on a remote island with a lighthouse.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

Front

What role do the sea rats play in the story?

Back

The sea rats serve as the main antagonists, creating a sense of horror and danger for the lighthouse keepers.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

How does the author build suspense in 'Three Skeleton Key'?

Back

The author builds suspense through vivid descriptions of the sea rats and the isolation of the lighthouse keepers.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Front

What theme is explored through the character of Itchoua?

Back

Itchoua's fate explores themes of survival, madness, and the psychological effects of isolation.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What literary devices are used in 'Three Skeleton Key' to enhance the story?

Back

The author uses imagery, foreshadowing, and personification to enhance the narrative.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10