The family that loses the lawsuit "never acquiesced in the judgment of the Courts, and a long series of poaching affrays ... embittered the relationships between the families." This leads to an extended ___________.

hospitality between the two families

Georg, Ulrich's neighbor, is "the inheritor of the quarrel and a tireless game snatcher and raider of the disputed border-forest;" he is just as stubborn and inflexible as Gradwitz. Neither is willing to compromise. Both men refuse to concede or negotiate. In character development, Georg's stubbornness makes him a perfect ____________ character for Ulrich?

foil (a perfect balance for his opponent

Saki sets the stage for the action that follows through is detailed description. He discusses the "wind-scourged winter night," "the dark forest," "the storm wind," "unrest," "a disturbing element in the forest," "a wild tangle of undergrowth," and a "dark, lone spot." Which of the following is Saki trying to create a feeling of?

foreboding (bad news around the corner)

apprehension (afraid of what will come next)

Georg is pleased they will finally have the chance to end this feud, one on one, without any "cursed interlopers to come between us." It is ________ that Georg refers to other people as interlopers.

cynical (sees the bad i n everything)

As Ulrich is lying there, an idea slowly forms in his mind and gains strength each time he looked over at Georg, who was fighting tooth and nail against pain and exhaustion. Throughout the pain Ulrich himself was feeling, the old and fierce hatred seemed to be dying down. The change of heart Ulrich has makes him what kind of character?

dynamic (one who evolves over the story)

fixed (one who does not change)

flat (one with little no personality or effect on the story)

Georg invites Ulrich to celebrate "Sylvester Night" (New Year's Eve) and promises never to shoot on Ulrich's land unless ________________.

the feud rekindles (starts again)

Which of the following literary elements is this story an example of?

hyperbole (gross exaggeration for effect)

Who is the story's narrator?

an unnamed, all-knowing storyteller

The narrator creates suspense by waiting until the end of the story to

reveal what is approaching the men

explain what the men were fighting abouit

warn about the dangers of hunting at night

Which of the following best summarizes the theme of the text?

There is no pride in holding onto petty grudges

Good fences make good neighbors

Some feuds just cannot be resolved and it's better to let them be

No one "owns" land because nature is indifferent to human ownership

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Georg and Ulrich?

Due to their families' long-time feud, they both consider each other enemies and trespassers.

They were once friends, but after inheriting each other's family squabbles, they have turned against one another.

Their families always thought each saw the other as an enemy, though they both privately want to end the feud

Though Georg accepts Ulrich is the forests's legal property owner, he continues to poach anyway, making himself a nuisance for Ulrich.

Which of the following best describes the overall message of "The Interlopers"?

Friendship has many many benefits.

Hunting is an exciting pastime.

The woods can be dangerous in the winter.

What inference can you make about Ulrich at the beginning of the story?

He is angry and hopes to find his enemy.

He is excited and eager for the hunt.

He is afraid and wants to end the feud.

He is upset at being out in the cold.

In the "Interlopers," why does Ulrich go into the woods on the night of the story?

He suspects that Georg is poaching in the forest.

He hopes to find Georg and make peace.

He needs to go hunting for food.

He wants to drive the wolves off his land.

When Ulrich offers Georg a drink from his wine flask, what inference can you make about Ulrich's attitude?

He is beginning to feel more friendly toward Georg.

He has totally given up hope of their being rescued.

He doesn't care if Georg accepts his offer.

What causes Ulrich to cry out in joy?

the figures coming down the hill

Why might the following passage from "The Interlopers" be considered irony? "How many of them are there," asked Georg. "I can't see distinctly," said Ulrich; nine or ten.' 'Then they are yours,' said Georg; 'I only had seven out with me.' 'They are making all the speed they can, brave lads, ' said Ulrich gladly."

The men mistakenly assume that the figures are human.

Ulrich has counted the figures incorrectly.

Georg regrets that his men have not kept up with him.

Ulrich and Georg are in such pain that they have trouble communicating.

What makes the ending of "The Interlopers" surprising?

The figures in the woods are not what they appear to be.

Despite the two men's efforts, the feud will continue.

The two men are trapped by a tree they both claim to own.

Ulrich laughs at the danger the two men face.

In which of the following sentences is the word condolences used correctly?

We sent Tina our condolences on her grandmother's death.

After she won the race, she accepted our condolences.

Condolences from our whole family on the opening of your new restaurant.

Can we purchase a box of condolences at this store.

Based on your prior knowledge and experience, what can you infer about Ulrich's motive for straying away from his foresters on the night he finds Georg in the woods?

He wants no witnesses to what he plans to do.

He thinks he hears footsteps and follows the sound.

He wants to be alone to think about his problems.

He is searching for the huge, fallen beech tree.

Georg's elaborate description of the two men's new life as friends might be regarded as ironic because ...

such a reversal in their relationship is totally unexpected .

few of the villagers will believe that their friendship is sincere.

their friendship will probably not last, given the pressures of the feuding families.

Georg is trying to lull Ulrich into a false sense of security.

The Interlopers

Authored by Jeff Edge

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8th - 9th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The general setting is "in a forest of mixed growth somewhere on the eastern spurs of what mountain range in eastern Europe?

Alps

Caucasus

Carpathians

Balkans

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

"Relief at being alive and exasperation at his plight brought a strange medley of pious thank-offerings and sharp curses to Ulrich's lips. After the freak accident, what kind of emotions is Ulrich feeling?

conflicting

misunderstood

suppressed (held down)

strained

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Ulrich von Gradwitz carry on his person while he is patrolling his land in the woods?

a gun

a knife

a compass

all of these

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Suddenly, the storm causes a beech tree to split and crash. Both me end up wounded, as well as:

buried under the snow

pinned to the ground

knocked unconscious

paralyzed

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All this land, according to van Gradwitz, is valuable for what?

its firewood

its hunting

its farming

its waterways

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Early in the story, the men, when finally given the opportunity, ironically do not do which of the following to each other?

ignore

scorn (mock)

kill

denounce (not recognize each other)

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Gradwitz is possessive of this particular property because years ago "A famous lawsuit in the days of his _________ had wrested it from the illegal possession of a neighboring family"?

great uncle

father

grandfather

great grandfather

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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The Interlopers

The general setting is "in a forest of mixed growth somewhere on the eastern spurs of what mountain range in eastern Europe?

"Relief at being alive and exasperation at his plight brought a strange medley of pious thank-offerings and sharp curses to Ulrich's lips. After the freak accident, what kind of emotions is Ulrich feeling?

What does Ulrich von Gradwitz carry on his person while he is patrolling his land in the woods?

Suddenly, the storm causes a beech tree to split and crash. Both me end up wounded, as well as:

All this land, according to van Gradwitz, is valuable for what?

Early in the story, the men, when finally given the opportunity, ironically do not do which of the following to each other?

Gradwitz is possessive of this particular property because years ago "A famous lawsuit in the days of his _________ had wrested it from the illegal possession of a neighboring family"?

The rare opportunity to settle an old score is the chance "of a lifetime" for both men. However, each man hesitates because of his code of ____________ restrains them.

The family that loses the lawsuit "never acquiesced in the judgment of the Courts, and a long series of poaching affrays ... embittered the relationships between the families." This leads to an extended ___________.

Ulrich von Gradwitz says he wants to meet Georg alone in the forest so there will not be any ______________.

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